Chapter 6: Infectious Diseases of the Skin and Other Systems

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What is the outermost layer of the skin?

Epidermis (correct)

Follicle

Dermis

Sebaceous gland

What is the function of lysozyme in the skin?

To prevent colonization of the skin by pathogens (correct)

To stimulate hair growth

To promote inflammation

To secrete sebum

What is the term for inflammation of a hair follicle?

Furuncle

Folliculitis (correct)

Dermatitis

Carbuncle

What is the term for a localized pyogenic infection of the skin?

Furuncle Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for inflammation of the skin?

Dermatitis Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of sebaceous glands in the skin?

To produce sebum Signup and view all the answers

What is keratoconjunctivitis?

An infection that involves both the cornea and conjunctiva Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of death from infectious diseases?

LRT infections Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of bronchitis?

Respiratory viruses Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the inflammation of the epiglottis?

Epiglottitis Signup and view all the answers

What is the common name for pharyngitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes?

Strep throat Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the alveolar sacs during pneumonia?

They become filled with exudate, inflammatory cells, and fibrin Signup and view all the answers

What is a macule?

A surface lesion that is neither raised nor depressed Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the infection of the middle ear?

Otitis media Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the inflammation of a sebaceous gland that opens into a follicle of an eyelash?

Sty (or Stye) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the thin, tough lining that covers the inner wall of the eyelid and the sclera?

Conjunctiva Signup and view all the answers

What is a localized pyogenic infection of the skin usually resulting from folliculitis?

Furuncle Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the infection or inflammation of the cornea?

Keratitis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of most cases of pneumonia?

Bacteria or viruses Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following bacteria is a less common cause of sinusitis?

S.pyogenes Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate number of identified species of bacteria in the oral microflora?

300 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of lysozyme in saliva?

To destroy bacteria Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the formation of dental caries?

Dissolution of the tooth enamel by organic acids Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of saliva in the mouth?

To control the growth of opportunistic oral flora Signup and view all the answers