Sporotrichosis And ( Skin And Soft Tissue Infection )

Question 1

………… is a dimorphic fungus found in decaying plant matter and soil and primarily infects gardeners and landscapers (direct
cutaneous inoculation).

Answer 1

Sporothrix schenckii

Question 2

Skin papule &raquo_space;» ulceration with nonpurulent, odorless drainage
Proximal lesions along lymphatic chain
Lymphadenopathy, deeper spread & systemic symptoms are rare

Answer 2

Sporotrichosis

Question 3

Gardeners & landscapers

Answer 3

Sporotrichosis

Question 4

Sporothrix sc/Jenckii (dimorphic fungus) found in

Answer 4

decaying vegetation and soil

Question 5

Treatment of Sporotrichosis

Answer 5

3- 6 months of oral itraconazole

Question 6

Papules & pustules with honey-crusted lesions

Answer 6

Nonbullous impetigo

Question 7

Impetigo is

Answer 7

a superficial skin infection that commonly presents with honey-crusted papules and pustules on the face and extremities

Question 8

Erysipelas caused by

Answer 8

Streptococcus pyogenes

Question 9

Erysipelas manifestations

Answer 9

Superficial dermis & lymphatics
Raised, sharply demarcated edges
Rapid spread & onset
Fever early in course

Question 10

Cellulitis (purulent) caused by

Answer 10

MRSA methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus;
MSSA = methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus.

Question 11

Erysipelas is a superficial skin infection that manifests with

Answer 11

the acute onset of systemic symptoms (fever, chills), regional lymphadenitis, and a warm, tender, erythematous rash with raised, sharply demarcated borders