other skin diseases

Question 1

Clostridium perfringens

Answer 1

• Localized cellulitis
• Can cause gangrene if left to become systemic.
• Gas due to microbial metabolism
• Hemolysis and bleeding due to alphas toxin

Question 2

Haemophilus influenza

Answer 2

• Cellulitis are a red blue colour
• Found in younger children.
• Fever and resistance to antibiotic therapy (type B)

Question 3

Propionibacterium Acnes

Answer 3

• Anaerobic and aerotolerant
• Found commonly on skin surface.
• Produces propionic acid

Question 4

Corynebacterium minutissimum

Answer 4

Common name  erythrasma
Disease characteristics
* Non-motile
* Found in upper respiratory and GI track
* Able to change shape

Question 5

Treponema pallidum Pertenue

Answer 5

Common nameYaws
Disease Characteristics
* Early skin lesions which lead to destructive lesions
* Infects lymph nodes and bones
* Spread via direct contact w the skin