Lesson 21 Part 1 Flashcards
A condition where pores become clogged with dried sebum, flaked skin, and bacteria which leads to the formation of blackheads and whiteheads
Acne
Formation of blackheads and whiteheads
Acne pimple
This is most common in teenagers
Acne
Etiologic agent of acne
Propionibacterium acnes
Anthrax is also known as
Wool sorter’a disease
What is the etiologic agent of anthrax
B. Anthracis
Another name for Clostridial Myonecrosis
Gas gangrene
After clostridium spores enter and germinate in a wound, the vegetative pathogens produce necrotizing exoenzymes and toxins
Gas gangrene / Clostridium Myonecrosis
Most common cause of gas gangrene
Clostridium Perfringens
What is the primary reservoir of gas gangrene
Soil
It is more commonly known as “Hansen Disease”
Leprosy
Two types of leprosy
Lepromatous Leprosy
Tuberculoid Leprosy
A leprosy characterized by numerous nodules in the skin and possible involvement of the nasal mucosa and eyes
Lepromatous Leprosy
A leprosy characterized by few skin lesions occur, peripheral nerve involvement leads to severe with loss of sensation
Tuberculoid Leprosy
Most staphylococcal infections are caused by?
Staphylococcus Aureus
Streptococcal skin infections are caused by??
S. Pyogenes
A widespread, pink-red rash, most obvious on the abdomen, side of the chest
Scarlet fever / Scarlatina
An acute cellulitis with fever, constitutional symptoms, and hot, tender, red eruptions
Erysipelas
Red eruptions is also known as
St. Anthony’s fire
The name of the disease by the so called flesh eating bacteria
Necrotizing Faciitis
An infection of the outer canal
Otitis externa
This is most common during summer swimming season
Otitis externa
Otitis externa is alsonreferred to as _______
Swimmer’s ear
The usual causes of otitis externa
Escherichia Coli
P. Aeruginosa
Staphylococcus Aureus
Proteus Vulgaris
What is the example mode of transmission of otitis externa
Contaminated swimming pool water
Often develops as a complication of common cold
Otitis media
Known as pinkeye
Bacterial Conjunctivitis
The irritation and reddening of conjunctiva, edem of eyelids, mucupurulent discharge, and sensitivity go light
Bacterial Conjunctivitis/ Pinkeye
What is the etiologic agents of chlamydial conjunctivitis
Chlamydia Trachomatis
A highly contagious, acute, or chronic conjunctival inflammation, resulting in scarring of cornew
Trachoma / Chlamydia Keratoconjunctivitis
What is causes the gonococcal conjunctivitis
Neisseria Gonorhoeae
What is the etiologic agent of diptheria
Corynebacterium diptheriae
Another term for streptococcal pharyngitis
Strep throat
An acute bacterial infection of the throat with soreness, chills, fever, headache, enlargetonsils, etc.
Streptococcal Pharyngitis
What causes the strep throat
Streptococcus Pyogenes
