Staphylococcaceae and Micrococcus species Flashcards
Staphylococcal infections of the skin
pyogenic
inflamed, fibrous lesion enclosing a core of pus restricted to ostia
abscess
a mild inflammation of the superficial dermis of the hair follicles
Folliculitis
characterized by the presence of small, reddish, painful lesions and the absence of systemic symptoms
Folliculitis
If folliculitis occurs in the eyelid, it is referred to as
stye (or sty).
a chronic or relapsing inflammatory disease of the skin, involving the apocrine gland-bearing areas axillae, groin, perineal
Hidradenitis suppurativa
characterized by presence of multiple lesions associated with blocked and infected apocrine sweat glands
Hidradenitis suppurativa
local pain (swelling and erythema) = present
systemic symptoms (fever) = absent.
Hidradenitis suppurativa
little thief
furunculus
is a
deeper-seated infection of the hair follicles
Furuncle
boil
Furuncle
results when the inflammation of single hair follicle or sebaceous gland progresses into a large, red, extremely tender abscess or pustule
Furuncle
Furuncles often appear in clusters where skin rubs against other skin or clothing
furunculosis
little coal
carbunculus
a larger and deeper lesion created by aggregation and interconnection of a cluster of furuncles
Carbuncle
found in areas of which tough skin such as on the back of the neck
Carbuncle
not confined to follicles and skin glands
Impetigo
to attack
impetus
characterized by bubble-like epidermal sweeping that can break and peel away like a localized form of scalded skin syndrome
Impetigo
present on exposed areas
Impetigo
autoinoculation
Impetigo
two forms of Impetigo
non-bullous and bullous
begins as a single red macule (patch) or papule that quickly becomes a vesicle
Non-bullous impetigo
vesicle rupture and forms an erosion
Non-bullous impetigo