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Skin + Soft Tissue Infections Flashcards

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what is cellulitis

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inflammation of dermis + subcutaneous tissue

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most common organisms that cause cellulitis

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staph aureus or group A strep through broken skin

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signs + symptoms of cellulitis

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painful, red, hot, swelling of site

- lower leg / cannula site / wound most common sites

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non-dermal features of cellulitis

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lymphadenopathy

fever

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is bilateral leg cellulitis common?

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NO - very rare, think venous eczema if bilateral erythema

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risk factors for cellulitis

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previous cellulitis 
diabetes
CKD
liver disease 
cancer 
immunodeficiency 
venous insufficiency
age
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management of staph aureus cellulitis

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oral flucloxacillin 1-2 weeks

  • IV if severe
  • clindamycin/clarithromycin if penicillin allergic
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management of step A cellulitis

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oral phenoxymethylpenicillin

- IV benzylpenicillin if severe

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treatment of cellulitis from human/animal bite wound

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co-amoxiclav

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what is erysipelas

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superficial cellulitis

- affects dermis + upper subcutaneous tissue

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what organism causes erysipelas

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group A strep

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presentation of erysipelas

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raised, well defined erythema
systemic symptoms
usually affects legs
asymmetrical butterfly distribution on cheeks + nose if affecting face

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treatment of erysipelas

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phenoxymethylpenicillin or benzylpenicillin

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what vein is most commonly affected by superficial thrombophlebitis

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long saphenous

- usually non infectious cause + self limiting

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treatment of superficial thrombophlebitis

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topical anti-inflammatory

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skin abscess presentation

what is the underlying pathology?

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painful, fluctuant swelling of the skin

- localised collection of pus within dermis or epidermis

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what organisms cause a skin abscess

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usually staph aureus, including MRSA

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management of skin abscess

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incision + drainage under local anaesthesia

fluid culture

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when are antibiotics used in the management of a skin abscess?

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if abscess > 2cm
multiple abscesses
systemically unwell
immunocompromised

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what antibiotic would be used to treat skin abscess if one was required

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co-trimoxazole

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what is folliculitis?

how does it present?

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superficial infection of hair follicles causing itchy pustules
- usually staph aureus

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what is hot tub folliculitis?

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infection by pseudomonas aeruginosa

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what are furuncles?

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abscesses which result from deep infection of hair follicle

  • usually staph aureus
  • may rupture
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what are carbuncles?

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larger than furuncles with multiple openings

  • due to infection of several adjacent hair follicles
  • usually staph aureus
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treatment of mild folliculitis

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conservative management

topical antiseptics e.g. triclosan

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treatment of moderate-severe folliculitis

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topical antibiotics e.g. mupirocin or oral flucloxacillin

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treatment of furuncles and carbuncles

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incision + drainage, may also need oral flucloxacillin

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what is pyomyositis

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purulent muscle inflammation

- usually due to staph aureus

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what muscles are most commonly affected by pyomyositis

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pelvic + thigh muscles

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presentation of pyomyositis

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pain over muscle + fluctuant swelling
weakness
systemic symptoms

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definitive diagnosis of pyomyositis

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MRI

- bloods will show increased WBC + CRP

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treatment pyomyositis

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IV antibiotics until improvement then 2 weeks oral

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33
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what is necrotising fasciitis

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rare but life threatening infection of soft tissue

  • bacteria enters through break in skin e.g. following surgery/trauma
  • infection spreads rapidly across fascial layer leading to tissue death
34
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what are the two types of necrotising fasciitis

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Type 1 - polymicrobial

Type 2 - monomicrobial

35
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when is type 1 necrotising fasciitis most commonly seen

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post surgery

36
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what organism causes type 2 necrotising fasciitis

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group A strep e.g. strep pyogenes

37
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presentation of necrotising fasciitis

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rapidly expanding inflamed area of skin
may progress to bullae + purple discolouration
severe pain
skin crepitus- crackly on palpation. seen as gas bubbles on plain X ray

38
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blood results in necrotising fasciitis

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increased WBC, CK, lactate

39
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management necrotising fasciitis

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urgent surgical debridement

IV antibiotics

40
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IV antibiotics given in necrotising fasciitis

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IV Carbapenem + clindamycin +/- vancomycin for MRSA coverage

41
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what is Fourniers gangrene

A

polymicrobial (type 1) necrotiising fasciitis of male perineum

42
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what is gas gangrene

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myonecrosis due to alpha toxin from clostridium perfrigens

43
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where are clostridia bacteria usually found?

how do they cause gas gangrene?

A

normal gut flora

major trauma or GI surgery

44
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signs + symptoms of gas gangrene

A

extreme pain
skin crepitus - crackly on palpation
swollen, dark purple skin + bullae

45
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treatment gas gangrene

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surgical debridement

IV antibiotics - penicillin + clindamycin

46
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what causes shingles

A

herpes zoster

- reactivation of VZV in dorsal root ganglion

47
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presentation of shingles

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dermatomal vesicular rash lasting 3-5 days

- pain may precede rash

48
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complication of shingles

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post herpetic neuralgia

- persistence of pain once rash has gone

49
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what does multi-dermatomal shingles suggest?

A

immunosuppression

50
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what is Ramsay hunt syndrome?

A

reactivation of VSV in geniculate ganglion of CN7

- Herpes zoster oticus

51
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presentation of ramsay hunt syndrome

A

CN7 palsy
auricular pain
vesicular rash in ear

52
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what is Hutchisons sign?

what does it suggest?

A

vesicles on tip/side of nose - herpes zoster opthalmicus with ocular involvement
- VSV reactivation in ophthalmic division of CN5

53
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treatment of shingles

A

oral aciclovir 7-10 days

  • if presents within first 72 hours
  • > 50 years old
  • immunosuppressed
54
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management of post herpetic neuralgia

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amitriptyline / gabapentin

55
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what is tinea pedis

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athletes foot

  • cracked white skin between toes
  • moist skin key risk factor
56
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what is tinea cruris

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itchy plaque with red raised edge in groin creases

57
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what is tinea corporis

A

ringworm

  • round, scaly plaques with red raised edge + central clearing
  • typically on trunk + limbs
58
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what is tinea capitis

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itchy scaly scalp, sometimes yellow

59
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investigation of suspected fungal infection

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skin scrapings

60
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management of tinea infections

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keep affected areas clean + dry
topical clotrimazole/miconazole/ketoconazole/terbinafine
+ mild corticosteroid if very inflamed

61
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first line treament for tinea capitis

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topical anti fungal + oral (terbinafine/itraconazole)

62
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what is onychomycosis

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fungal nail infection

- dermatophyte infection most common

63
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presentation onychomycosis

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yellow or white streaks
scaling/thickening - subungal hyperkeratosis
lifting of nail - onycholysis

64
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investigation of onychomycosis

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microscopy + culture of nail clipping

65
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treatment onychomycosis

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dermatophyte infection:
oral terbinafine ( 3months for finger, 6 months for toe)
candida infection:
superficial - topical amorolfine 5% for 
- 6 months on fingers
- 12 months on toes
extensive- oral terbinafine or itraconazole
66
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presentation of staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS)

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widespread fluid filled blisters
thin walled + nikolsky’s sign positive
painful erythroderma
- spares mucous membranes

67
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what is candida intertrigo

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candida fungal infection seen in skin folds e.g. under breasts, groin areas

68
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treatment options for candida intertrigo

A

clotrimazole cream
nystatin
oral fluconazole

69
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diffuse scarlatiniform rash which later desquamates suggests what syndrome?

A

toxic shock syndrome

  • staph aureus
  • mostly seen palms + soles and skin folds
70
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how is infection by sarcoptes scabiei treated

A

benzyl benzoate

malathion lotion

71
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what toxin produced by staph aureus causes SSSS

A

SSST

72
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what toxin is associated with MRSA

A

panton valentine leukocidin

73
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what is the most common causative organism of tinea fungal infections

A

trichophyton rubrum

74
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what causes erythema infectiosum

A

paravirus B19

- red cheeks: slapped cheek disease

75
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what can paravirus B19 cause in early pregnancy

A

spontaneous abortion due to low RBC

76
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what virus causes hand foot mouth disease

A

cocksackie A16

77
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treatment of viral warts

A

topical salicylic acid - topical keratolytic

cryotherapy

78
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large warty lesion often affecting people in contact with farm animals

A

orf

79
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bullseye rash - well demarcated, expanding rash with clear inner ring at bite site
suggests what?

A

lyme disease

rash also known as erythema migrans

80
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organism responsible for Lyme disease

A

borrelia burgdorferi

- transmitted by ticks (must be attached for >24 hours for infection to occur)

81
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treatment Lyme disease

A

oral doxycycline 10-21 days

82
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fleshy, firm, umblicated pearlescent lesions

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molluscum contagiosum

Year 4: Dermatology (17 decks)

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