Soft Tissues Skin Infectins

Question 1

Impetigo:

Answer 1

discrete purulent lesions on the face. honey crust

tx: mupirocin

Question 2

Erysipelas:

Answer 2

fiery red, tender painful plaque with well-demarcated lesions. strep pyogens i cause. PCN is drug of choice.

Question 3

Cellulitis:

Answer 3

staph : pus, fluid
strep: red, fiery

tx: staph–> PCN or cephalexin
strep = bactrim, clindamycin