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Skin Infections and Infestations Flashcards

1
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What viruses are associated with skin disease?

A

Human papilloma
Herpes Zoster
Herpes Simplex
Molluscum Contagiosum

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2
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What type of skin lesion does HPV produce?

A

Warts

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3
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How are mosaic warts transmitted?

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Person to person

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4
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What is the isomorphic phenomenom?

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Warts spread in the line of the scratch

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5
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What is the management for warts?

A

Let it disappear spontaneously

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6
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Where is HSV found within the body once dormant?

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Dorsal root ganglion

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7
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What is the treatment for HZV and HSV?

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Aciclovir (higher dose needed for HZV)

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8
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What type of bacteria are associated with skin disease?

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Staphylococcus aureus
Streptococcus
Corynebacterium

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9
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What is a furuncle?

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A boil found in the hair root

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10
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How is impetigo managed?

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Topical antibiotics, sometimes with oral if widespread

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11
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How should boils be treated?

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Drain pus first then antibiotics

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12
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How is ecthyma treated?

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Topical and oral antibiotics

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13
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What is the treatment for cellulitis?

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Rest
Elevation of limb
IV antibiotics
Check feet for athlete’s foot

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14
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What fungi are associated with skin disease?

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Candida albicans
Pityrosporum
True fungi

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15
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What areas of the body can candida albicans effect in particular?

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Warm and moist areas (nappy rash)

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16
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What appearance will candida albicans usually give?

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Brick red eyrthema

Satellite lesions of red papules on periphery

17
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What is the appearance of paranichia?

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Swollen and red
Cuticle disappears
Pus

18
Q

What is the cardinal feature of scabies?

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Intense itchiness

19
Q

How is scabies transmitted?

A

Human contact for at least 1 minute

20
Q

What is the appearance of scabies?

A

Curvy line of burrow under the skin

21
Q

What is the treatment for scabies?

A

Treatment placed everywhere except for hair baring scalp
Leave on for 12 hours before washing
Repeat after 7 days

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