Leik Flashcards
caused by the Treponema pallidum organism, include painless chancre, maculopapular rash of the palms and soles, lymphadenopathy, and condyloma lata
syphilis
caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and spread to others by skin-to-skin contact.
Condyloma acuminata (genital warts)
superficial infection of the skin (stratum corneum layer) that is caused by dermatophytes (fungi) of the tinea family. Another name for it is sunspots.
Tinea versicolor
is an infection of the skin caused by Staphylococcus aureus, which produces exfoliative toxin A
Bullous impetigo
results from infection with the eggs of parasites (worms) that are commonly found in the intestines of dogs and cats
Larva migrans
is a common, painful, acute bacterial infection of the hair follicle on the eyelid
Hordeolum
is a thickening of the bulbar conjunctiva, located on the inner and outer margins of the cornea.
Pinguecula
is a thickening of the conjunctiva located on the nasal or temporal cornea.
Pterygium
are both caused by the UV light of long-term sun exposure. Sunglasses with UV protection are recommended to prevent damage to the conjunctiva
Pinguecula and pterygium
is the drooping of the upper eyelid.
Ptosis
is simply bleeding that occurs after psoriasis scales have been removed
Auspitz sign
Erysipelas is a skin infection commonly caused by group A beta-hemolytic streptococci. This infection is usually more superficial than other bacterial infections of the skin, such as cellulitis
Erysipelas
are butterfly rash across both cheeks and the bridge of the nose, and fatigue. Risk factors also include being female and 40 years old.
lupus erythematosus
occurs secondary to reactivation of the varicella-zoster (VZV) virus.
Herpes zoster (shingles)