Infectious disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is molluscum contagioscum?
A
Caused by poxvirus
treated with debridement, liquid nitrogen, topical salicylates
Spreads from contact with someone with eczema or who is immunocompromised
May persist for up to 2 years even with treatment
2
Q
What is Lyme disease?
A
Caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi, which is inoculated by a bite from a deer tick
About 80% develop erythema migrans (bull’s eye rash) within 1st 30 days after infection
3
Q
What is Hand, foot, and mouth disease?
A
Commonly caused by coxsackievirus
Treatment is limited to symptomatic therapy until the lesions resolve.
4
Q
What indicates a positive PPD Mantoux test?
A
Degree of induration (?!)
Blistering (in some children)
