Infectious Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Molluscum contaniosum etiology
A
poxvirus
umbilicated: has central depression
2
Q
TEN vs SSSS
A
TEN at dermal-epidermal junction
SSSS at stratum granulosum (more superficial)
SSSS is more SSSSSuperficial
3
Q
SSSS gives + Nikolsky sign
what else does
A
pemphigus vulgaris
4
Q
What part of Staph causes SSSS
A
exfoliative A and B exotoxins
epidermolysis of stratum granulosum