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Skin Infections and Infestations Flashcards

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What is infection?

A

The pathological state results from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms.

We all have bacteria on the skin, but this does not mean we have an infection

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What lives on our skin?

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Aerobic cocci
- Staphylococcus Epidermidis
-Staphylococcus Aureus

Aerobic and anaerobic
-Corynebacterium
- Propionbacterium

Yeasts
- Malassezia Furfur

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What are the signs of infection?

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Erythema
Hot
Tender
Pus
Exudate
Fever

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Impetigo is a common bacterial infection in children. What is impetigo?

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Superficial skin infection
Can be bullous
Can be due to Staphylococcus aureus or Due to Streptococcus Pyogenes

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What is the treatment for impetigo?

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If localized:
- Fusidic acid 2% cream 3-4 times daily for 5 days
- Mupirocin 2% cream up to 3 times daily for 5 days (if MRSA)

If widespread:
- Flucoxacilin 500mg oral four times daily for 7 days
Erythromycin 500 mg oral four times daily for 7 days

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What is the cause of Cellulitis/ Erysipelas?

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Likely Streptococcus Pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus

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What is the first choice of antibiotic for Cellulitis/ Erysipelas

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Flucloxacillin 1g IV every 6 hours
Plus
Benzylpenicillin 1.8 IV every 6 hours

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What is Oedema Blister?

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Acute Exacerbation of oedema
Dorsum of feet
Often erythematous
Can feel hot

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What is Lipodermatosclerosis?

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If acute, can be hot and tender
- look for signs of venous disease
- bilateral

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What is the treatment for Lipodermatosclerosis?

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Treat the underlying venous disease
Topical steroids

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What are the two different types of fungal infections?

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Tinea
- Infection by dermatophyte

Candidiasis (which is yeast)

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What is the treatment for Tinea?

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If on feet, body, hands, or groin, usually Topical Treatment
- Terbinafine or Clotrimazole cream

If on the scalp or nails, usually oral antifungals

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What is the treatment for candida?

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Nystatin, Miconazole, Ketoconazole cream

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What causes Intertriogo Candida?

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It is inflammation in the skin fold. Most cases are secondary to friction and the irritating effect of sweat. It can also be due to infection or skin conditions.

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State the treatment for finger viral warts

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Treatments are not very effective.
Wart paints and cryotherapy can stimulate the immune system. warts will go away when patient develops immunity against wart virus

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What is the most common infestations?

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Scabies
- Sarcoptes Scabei

17
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What is the treatment for Scabies?

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  • Permethrin Cream top to tor for 8 hours
  • Treat all in the household and close contacts
  • Explain the itch may take 1-4 weeks to settle
    > Treat symptomatically with steroid

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