Pathology - Infectious Disorders Flashcards
Def: Epidermolysis of S. Granulosum
Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome
Def: deep dermal/subQ infection w/ red, tender, swollen rash and fever
Cellulitis
Hist: necrotizing fasciitis w/ necrosis of subQ tissue d/t infection w/ “flesh eating” bacteria and crepitus from CO2 formation
Cellulitis
Def: bacterial skin infection in children
Impetigo
Sx’s: flesh-colored papules w/ rough surface MC on hands and feet
Verruca (Warts)
Sx’s: erythematous macules/pustules on the face that rupture creating erosions and dry, crusted, honey-colored serum
Impetigo
What are the MC pathogens in Cellulitis
S. Aureus S. Pyogenes
Def: firm, pink, umbilicated papules d/t poxvirus in kids, sexually active adults, and immunocompromised pts
Molluscum Contagiosum
Def: infection of keratinocytes d/t HPV infection
Verruca (Warts)
What are the MC pathogens in Impetigo
S. Aureus S. Pyogenes
What are Molluscum bodies seen on Hist
Cytoplasmic inclusions in affected keratinocytes in Molluscum Contagiosum
What are 3 risk factors for Cellulitis
Recent surgery Trauma Insect bite
