Infections Flashcards

1
Q

Itchy red peeling between toes

A

Athletes foot

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2
Q

What cause boils and carbuncles

A

Bacterial infection

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3
Q

Inflammation of hair follicles and sebaceous glands

A

Boils and carbuncles

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4
Q

Cause by a virus herpes simplex

A

Cold sores

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5
Q

Overproduction of skin cells

A

Psoriasis

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6
Q

What causes athletes foot

A

Fungal infections

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7
Q

Itching redness swelling can lead to blistering

A

Contact dermatitis

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8
Q

What is the cause of psoriasis

A

Unknown

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12
Q

What causes contact dermatitis

A

Exposures cause an allergic reaction

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13
Q

Thought to be an autoimmune disorder when the immune system attacks a persons own tissues

A

Psoriasis

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14
Q

Pink water filled raised lesions that develop a yellow crust and eventually rupture

A

Impetigo

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15
Q

Where does impetigo normally form

A

Around mouth and nose

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16
Q

What triggers psoriasis

A

Trauma infection stress

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18
Q

Redeemed lesions covered with dry, silvery scales hat itch, burn, crack, and sometimes bleed

A

Psoriasis

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19
Q

Cold sores

A

Herpes simplex

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23
Q

What causes impetigo

A

Bacterial infection–highly contagious

24
Q

Another name for athletes foot

A

Tinea pedis

25
Q

Small fluid-filled blisters, itch, sting

A

Cold sores

28
Q

Herpes simplex Virus in cutaneous nerve, remains dormant until what

A

Emotional upset
Uv radiation
Fever