Infectious Diseases Flashcards
Folliculitis pathogen
Staphylococcus aureus – Common species are S. Epidermidis (90% of skin microbiota)
Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS) pathogen
Staphylococcus aureus - secretes Exfoliative toxins
Impetigo pathogen
Staphylococcus aureus 80%
Streptococcus pyogenes 20%
Erysipelas pathogen
Streptococcus pyogenes
Cellulitis pathogen
Streptococcus
Staphylococcus
Necrotizing fascitis pathogen
Streptococcus pyogenes - invades tissue through breaks in the skin
Acne pathogen
Cutibacterium acnes
Cat Scratch Disease pathogen
Bartonella henselae - Gram (-) aerobic bacillus
Pseudomonas Infection pathogen
Pseudomonas aeruginosa - Gram (-) aerobic bacillus. Opportunistic pathogen
Spotted Fever Rickettsiosis – AKA Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever pathogen
Rickettsia rickettsia
Cutaneous anthrax pathogen
Bacillus anthracis
Rubella pathogen
Rubivirus
Measles pathogen
Morbillivirus
Erythema Infectiosum pathogen
Erythrovirus
Roseola pathogen
Herpesvirus 6