Skin Infections Flashcards
1
Q
What are the common bacterial infections?
A
- staph
- strep
2
Q
What are the common viral infections?
A
- HPV
- Herpes
- Molluscum
3
Q
What are the unusual skin infections?
A
- yeast and fungi
- mycobacterial
- treponemal
- parasites
4
Q
What are the epidermis defences?
A
- physical barrier
- chemical barrier
- bacterial interference
5
Q
What is the physical barrier of the epidermis?
A
- dry
- desquamates
6
Q
What is the chemical barrier of the epidermis?
A
- unsaturated fatty acids
- provide hostile chemical barrier
7
Q
What is the bacterial interference of the epidermis?
A
- colonisation by non-pathogenic skin flora
8
Q
What are normal skin flora?
A
- staphylococcus (20%)
- yeast (80%)
- viral load (100%)
