Microbial and Contagious Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
verruca
A
wart (caused by HPV)
2
Q
folliculitis
A
bacterial infection of the hair follicle
3
Q
conjunctivitis
A
inflammation of the mucous membranes around the eye, pink eye
4
Q
herpes simplex 1
A
viral infection, cold sore, fever blister
5
Q
herpes simplex 2
A
genital herpes
6
Q
impetigo
A
bacterial infection, appears as clusters of small vesicles or crusted lesions
7
Q
herpes zoster
A
shingles
8
Q
tinea
A
ringworm
9
Q
tinea versicolor
A
overgrowth of the skins resident yeast (malassazia fur fur), causes white spots on the torso.
10
Q
lyme disease
A
red target shaped lesion that occurs after a tick bite.
