Wk 3 Inflammatory Blistering Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
Herpes simplex virus types
A
HSV 1: lesions on lips and face
HSV 2: adult STD
2
Q
Dx of herpes simplex virus 2
A
characteristic lesions and viral cultures
3
Q
Spreading of varicella-zoster
A
respiratory droplets
4
Q
Complications of adult varicella
A
pneumonia, secondary infection
5
Q
Herpes zoster common name
A
shingles
6
Q
Zoster manifestation
A
follows single nerve root, affects one dermatome unilateraly
7
Q
At what age is Zoster vaccine recommended
A
50 y/o
8
Q
Tx Zoster within 48 hr to prevent what
A
post-therapeutic neuralgiax
9
Q
What directly causes the blistering and peeling in impetigo infection
A
ETA: impetigo
ETB: SSSS
10
Q
Bullous pempigoid
- presentation
- pathophys
A
- liquid-filled pustules
- autoimmune
11
Q
Dermatitis hepatiformis
- presentation
- pathophys
A
- presents with comanifestation of celiac disease
- autoimmune
