Topic 10: Infectious Diseases and Skin Conditions

Question 3

types of wounds

Answer 3

abrasions, punctions, lacerations and incisions

Question 4

what does MRSA stand for?

Answer 4

meticillin resistant staphylococcus aureus

Question 5

what is MRSA?

Answer 5

a bacterial infection that;
- resistant to many antibiotics
- can happen very quickly
- easily transmitted via superficial abrasions and minor skin trauma
- redness, swelling, and tenderness at the site of infection
- manage with early recognition and referral / treated in hospital (often over several weeks to make sure no drainage and infection does not spread)

Question 6

what is impetigo contagiosa?

Answer 6

• caused by streptococci
• spread through close contact
• starts off with mild itching and then turns red and then erupts into different vesicles that will rupture. forms a crust
• occurs in body folds
• often seen around face
• management: keep clean or systemically with oral antibiotics if major

Question 7

what is a furuncles (boils)?

Answer 7

• infection of hair follicle that usually result in pus formation
• staphylococci are usual causes
• back of neck, face and butt is common areas affected
• want to rupture on its own
• manage with antibiotics and avoid contact while it is draining (open)

Question 8

what is paronychia and onychia?

Answer 8

paro: outside of nails
ony: around the nail bed
- caused by staph, strep and fungal orgasnisms
- can damage cuticle and puts the finger at risk
- rapid onset, with painful swelling of proximal and lateral fold in the nail
- pus can accumulate

Question 9

are fungal infections contagious?

Answer 9

yes
- direct contact
- contaminated clothing
- showers
- change rooms

Question 10

what is ringworm or TINEA?

Answer 10

a fungal infection on the body

Question 11

what is tinea corporis?

Answer 11

• common in moisture where alot of friction and contact is common
• common in extremeties and trunk
• in a ring shaped appearance (redish brownish) and clear border
• treat with topical antifungal creams

Question 12

what is tinea pedis?

Answer 12

• most common fungal infection
• on feet, in and around toes
• moist is trapped when sweating in shoes
• treatment with antifungal creams and promote proper foot hygiene

Question 13

what is herpes simplex?

Answer 13

• a strain of virus associated wirh akin and mucous membran infection
• type 1: extragenital
• type 2: genitals
• highly contagious
• early indication: tingling and hypersensitivity in affected area
• vesicles generally ruptures in 1-3 days, splitting our serous material that will form into yellowish crust

Question 14

what is herpes zoster?

Answer 14

• shingles
• dormant chickenpox virus

Question 15

verruca

Question 16

Other skin reactions

Question 17

what is an allergy?

Answer 17

• consequence of immune targeting of relatively harmless foreign substances (allergens)

Question 18

thermal skin reactions