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Infections and Infestations of the Skin Flashcards

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1
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What lesion is this?

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Impetigo

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What lesion is this?

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Folliculitis

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What lesion is this?

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Erysipelas

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What lesion is this?

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Cellulitis

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What lesion is this?

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Primary Syphilis (syphilitic chancre)

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What lesion is this?

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Secondary Syphilis

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What lesion is this?

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Tertiary syphilis

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What lesion is this?

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Herpes Simplex virus

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What lesion is this?

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Chickenpox

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What lesion is this?

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Singles

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What lesion is this?

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Viral Warts

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What lesion is this?

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Molluscum Contagiosum

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What lesion is this?

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Dermatophytosis (ringworm)

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What lesion is this?

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Candidiasis

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15
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What lesion is this?

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Pityriasis versicolor

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16
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What lesion is this?

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Head lice

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17
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What lesion is this?

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Scabies (burrow)

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What are the most common bacterial skin infections?

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Impetigo

Folliculitis

Erysipelas

Cellulitis

Syphilis

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19
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What is the most common bacterial infection in children?

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Impetigo

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What are the predisposing factors for impetigo?

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Warm temperature

High humidity

Poor hygiene

Skin trauma

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What pathogens are responsible for impetigo?

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Staphylococcus aureus

Streptococcus pyogenes

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22
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How is impetigo treated?

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Local wound care

Topical antibiotics

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23
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How does impetigo typically present?

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Honey coloured yellow crust - superficial erosion

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What is folliculitis?

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Infection of the hair follicle

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25
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Which pathogen is typically responsible for folliculitis?

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Staphylococcus aureus

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What are the predisposing factors for folliculitis?

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Occulsion

Maceration

Hyperhydration

Shaving/waxing

Topical corticosteroids

Diabetes

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Which areas of skin are typically affected by folliculitis?

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Face
Chest
Back
Axillae
Buttocks

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How is folliculitis investigated?

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Bacterial cultures

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29
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How is folliculitis treated?

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Antibacterial washes/ointments

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What is Erysipelas?

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Infection of the dermis with lymphatic involvement

Erythema with well defined margins

Affected skin hot, tense, indurated

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31
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Which groups are typically affected by Erysipelas?

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Young, old

Lymphedema

Chronic cutaneous ulcers

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32
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Which areas of skin are typically affected by erysipelas?

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Face

Lower extremities

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33
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How is erysipelas diagnosed?

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Clinical

Elevated leucocytes

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How is Erysipelas differentiated from cellulitis?

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Erysipelas shows elevated leukocytes

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35
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How is Erysipelas diagnosed?

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10-14d Penicillin

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36
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What pathogen causes erysipelas?

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Group A Strep

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37
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How does erysipelas typically present?

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Fever, chills, malaise, nausea

Red, inflamed dermis

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38
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What is Cellulitis?

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Infection causing inflammation of the dermis and subcutaneous tissues

39
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What pathogens are associated with cellulitis?

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  • Strep pyogenes*
  • Staph aureus*
40
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What conditions are can predispose cellulitis?

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Lymphedema

Alcoholism

Diabetes mellitus

IVDA

Peripheral vascular disease

41
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How does cellulitis present?

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Area of rubor, calor, dolor, tumor

Ill-defined, non-palpable borders

42
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Which areas are most commonly affected by cellulitis?

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Children: head and neck

Adults: extremities

43
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How is cellulitis diagnosed?

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Clinical

44
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How is cellulitis treated?

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Antibiotics

(symptomatic)

45
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What pathogen causes syphilis?

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Treponema pallidum

46
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How does secondary syphilis present?

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Widespread rash:
Red/brown papules
Trunk, palms, soles
DOESNT ITCH

Flu-like symptoms

47
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How does primary syphilis present?

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Painless ulcer - chancre

Heals within 4-8 weeks

(mouth, genitals, anus)

48
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How does tertiary syphilis present?

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Infectious patient

Solitary granulomatous lesions (gummas)

Brain, spinal cord, heart, liver, eyes may be involved

49
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How is syphilis diagnosed?

A

Serological tests (5-6 weeks post infetion)

Non-specific non-treponemal tests (VDRL)

Specific anti-treponemal antibody tests (TTPA)

50
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How is syphilis treated?

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IV penicillin

51
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How does HSV-1 present?

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90% of mandems
Oral/lips

Asymptomatic <10y/o

52
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How does HSV2 present?

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Genital infection

53
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How do HSV sores present?

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Sore areas with erethematous base

Pustules –> Ulcerations

54
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How is HSV treated?

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Topical/systemic Antivirals

55
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Chickenpox and Shingles are associated with which pathogens?

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Varicella-Zoster Virus

56
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How does Chickenpox present?

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Acute fever

Blistered rash
(red macules, vesicules, pustules)

57
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How is chickenpox treated?

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Sympmatically

Calamine lotion

58
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How does shingles present?

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Rash along a single dermatome

59
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Why does shingles present in a single dermatome?

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Varicella Zoster virus remains dormant in a dorsal root ganglion nerve cell

60
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What complications are associated with Shingles?

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Infection

Post-herpetic neuralgia

61
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How is shingles managed?

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Keep area clean

Pain relief

Rest

62
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Which pathogen is associated with viral warts?

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Human papillomavirus

63
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How do viral warts present?

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Pain/discomfort

Hyperkeratotic papules/plaques

64
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How are viral warts managed?

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Salicylic acid

Cryotherapy (adults)

Secondary care referral

65
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When should viral wart patients be referred to secondary care?

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Diagnostic uncertainty

Immunocompromised

Warts large/extensive

66
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What pathogens are associated with Molloscum Contagiosum?

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Poxvirus - poxviridae family

67
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Which patients are typically affected by molloscum contagiosum?

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Infants, <10y/o

68
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How does Molluscum contagiosum present?

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Round, firm perly papules with waxy surface

Skinfolds

Genitals

69
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How is Molloscum Contagiosum treated?

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Curettage

Liquid Nitrogen

Chemovesicants

70
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Which tissues are commonly affected by dermatophytosis?

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Keratinized tissue

Hair, nails, skin

71
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Which tissues are commonly affected by candidiasis?

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Opportunistic fungi - moist areas of skin

72
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What is dermatophytosis?

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Ringworm

73
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Which form of Dermatophytoses is most common in children?

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Tinea capitis - scalp

74
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What is tinea cruris?

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Ringworm of groin

75
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What is tinea pedis?

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Ringworm of foot

76
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What is tinea unguium?

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Ringworm of the nail

77
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Dermatophytoses are most common in which patients?

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Postpubertal

78
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What pathogen is associated with mucocutaneous candida infections?

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Candida albicans

79
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How do candida infections present?

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Erythematous patches with satellite pustules

80
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Which areas of skin are associated with candida infections?

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Intertriginous zones

(submammary, inguinal creases, finger spaces, diaper areas)

81
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How are candida infections treated?

A

Remove predisposing factors

Topical/oral antifungals

82
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How does Pityriasis Versicolor present?

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Oval - round patches with mild scale

83
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Pityriasis versicolor is associated with what conditions?

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High temps

Humidity

Oily skin

Excess sweating

84
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Which patients are more likely to suffer from pityriasis versicolor?

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Sebum-rich skin

Adolescents

85
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How is Pityriasis versicolor treated?

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Topical antimycotics

86
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What mite causes scabies

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Sarcoptes scabiei mites

87
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How is scabies transmitted?

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Close direct contact

88
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What factors predispose one to scabies?

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Overcrowding

Delayed treatment

89
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How is scabies diagnosed?

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Skin scraping

Burrows visualisation

90
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How does scabies present?

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Itch - more common at night

Trunk and limbs - spares scalp

Scabies burrows - irregular grey tracks

91
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How is scabies treated?

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Topical antiscabietical treatment to patient and close contacts

92
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How do head lice present?

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Itch and irritated scalp

Nape of neck, skin behind ears

Visible lice

Red-brown spots on skin

93
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How is head lice treated?

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2 applications of insecticide and/or physical methods

Treat family members

Inform day care/school

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