Bacterial Diseases of the Skin and Wounds: Folliculitis and Associated Infections
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What is the main temperature range associated with hot tub folliculitis caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa?

  • 30-35°C
  • 45-50°C
  • 20-25°C
  • 37-40°C (correct)

    • Which bacterium is the most common cause of folliculitis and associated infections of the skin?

  • Clostridium difficile
  • Staphylococcus aureus (correct)
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • Gram-negative bacteria

    • How is Staphylococcus aureus transmitted between humans?

  • Through air particles
  • Via contaminated warm water
  • Via direct contact between individuals and fomites (correct)
  • Through blood transfusion

    • What is the main difference between folliculitis and carbuncle?

    <p>Folliculitis is a small, superficial infection, while carbuncle is a large, painful, nodular extension of folliculitis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a category of virulence factor for Staphylococcus aureus?

    <p>Cell wall synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it unnecessary to perform laboratory tests in most cases of diagnosing furuncle or carbuncle?

    <p>Furuncle and carbuncle have characteristic clinical presentations that allow for diagnosis without the need for laboratory tests.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended drug of choice for staphylococcal infections?

    <p>Dicloxacillin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is vancomycin used to treat infections caused by methicillin resistant strains MRSA?

    <p>MRSA strains are resistant to all other antibiotics except vancomycin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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