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What is a common symptom of folliculitis?
What is a common symptom of folliculitis?
- Bleeding
- Mildly itchy pustules on an erythematous base (correct)
- Numbness
- Swelling
What is the most common causative pathogen of infective folliculitis?
What is the most common causative pathogen of infective folliculitis?
- Streptococcus pyogenes (correct)
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Malassezia yeasts
- Herpes simplex virus
Where does folliculitis commonly occur?
Where does folliculitis commonly occur?
- Legs and arms
- Neck and buttocks (correct)
- Back and shoulders
- Hands and feet
What is the recommended treatment for mild forms of folliculitis?
What is the recommended treatment for mild forms of folliculitis?
What should be done if Pseudomonas aeruginosa is confirmed as the causative pathogen?
What should be done if Pseudomonas aeruginosa is confirmed as the causative pathogen?
What are boils (furuncles) associated with?
What are boils (furuncles) associated with?
What is the recommended topical preparation for S. Aureus infection?
What is the recommended topical preparation for S. Aureus infection?
What is the main cause of sterile folliculitis?
What is the main cause of sterile folliculitis?
Which pathogen is usually acquired from contaminated water supplied in hot tubs and spas?
Which pathogen is usually acquired from contaminated water supplied in hot tubs and spas?
What is the likely pathogen involved in ringworm?
What is the likely pathogen involved in ringworm?
What should be done if a patient has severe cases of folliculitis?
What should be done if a patient has severe cases of folliculitis?
Which bacterium is commonly associated with folliculitis, boils, and carbuncles?
Which bacterium is commonly associated with folliculitis, boils, and carbuncles?
Which layer of the skin is involved in erysipelas infection?
Which layer of the skin is involved in erysipelas infection?
Which classification of bacterial skin infections involves abscess formation?
Which classification of bacterial skin infections involves abscess formation?
What antiviral treatment should be prescribed for a patient seen within 72 hours of the onset of vesicles/rash?
What antiviral treatment should be prescribed for a patient seen within 72 hours of the onset of vesicles/rash?
What type of infection involves both anaerobes and aerobes, usually mixed pathogens?
What type of infection involves both anaerobes and aerobes, usually mixed pathogens?
What is the recommended action if a patient has ocular involvement ophthalmic herpes zoster?
What is the recommended action if a patient has ocular involvement ophthalmic herpes zoster?
How many times a day should lesions be bathed with saline to remove crusts and exudate?
How many times a day should lesions be bathed with saline to remove crusts and exudate?
What is the common pathogen responsible for impetigo in non-remote communities?
What is the common pathogen responsible for impetigo in non-remote communities?
Which type of impetigo is characterized by small vesicles or pustules that develop into thin-walled bullae which rupture easily?
Which type of impetigo is characterized by small vesicles or pustules that develop into thin-walled bullae which rupture easily?
Which infection is associated with the development of honey-colored crusts over superficial vesicular lesions?
Which infection is associated with the development of honey-colored crusts over superficial vesicular lesions?
Where do the lesions of crusted or non-bullous impetigo predominantly occur in infants and children?
Where do the lesions of crusted or non-bullous impetigo predominantly occur in infants and children?
What is the main difference between herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 and type 2 infections?
What is the main difference between herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 and type 2 infections?
How are herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections typically spread?
How are herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections typically spread?
How is the diagnosis of HSV infection usually confirmed?
How is the diagnosis of HSV infection usually confirmed?
What are the typical clinical manifestations of HSV infections?
What are the typical clinical manifestations of HSV infections?
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