Skin Infections And Infestations Flashcards
1
Q
What can skin infections be divided into?
A
- Bacterial
- Viral
- Fungal
2
Q
Give two examples of bacteria causing skin infections?
A
- Staphylococcal
- Streptococcal
3
Q
Give 3 examples of viruses causing skin infection?
A
- Human papillomavirus virus
- Herpes simplex
- Varicella zoster
4
Q
What diagnostic tests might be used in skin infections?
A
- Swabs for microbiology/virology
- Skin scrapings
5
Q
What kind of skin infections can be diagnosed using skin scrapings?
A
Fungal infections
6
Q
Give two examples of skin infestations
A
- Scabies
- Pediculosis
7
Q
What is the causative organism in scabies?
A
Sarcoptes scabiei
8
Q
Does Sarcoptes scabiei affect hosts other than humans?
A
No
9
Q
How is scabies transmitted?
A
Close contact
10
Q
Why are infants and children particularly prone to infestations with scabies?
A
Due to the close contact with other children and their parents
11
Q
What are the symptoms of scabies?
A
- Pruritis
- Skin rash
12
Q
How long after infestation with scabies do symptoms of pruritis and skin rash develop?
A
One month
