Exfoliative Disease and Staphylococcal Skin Scalded Syndrome
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What is the original term for Staphylococcal skin scalded syndrome?

  • Lyell's disease
  • Ritter's disease
  • Dermatitis exfoliativa (correct)
  • Pemphigus neonatorum
  • What is the effect of the epidermal toxin on the skin?

  • It forms a thick crust on the skin
  • It causes inflammation of the skin
  • It increases skin cell regeneration
  • It separates the outer layer of epidermis from underlying tissue (correct)
  • How does the epidermal toxin reach the epidermis?

  • Through direct skin contact
  • Through sweat glands
  • Through skin pores
  • Through the bloodstream (correct)
  • What is the organism responsible for producing the epidermal toxin?

    <p>Staphylococcus aureus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the scaling off of tissues in layers?

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

    Study Notes

    Exfoliative Disease

    • Also known as Staphylococcal skin scalded syndrome and previously known as dermatitis exfoliativa, pemphigus neonatorum, Lyell's disease, and Ritter's disease
    • Characterized by the scaling off of tissues in layers
    • Caused by an epidermal toxin produced by S. aureus
    • The toxin is produced at the skin and carried by the bloodstream to the epidermis
    • The toxin causes a split in a cellular layer, separating the outer layer of the epidermis from the underlying tissue

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    This quiz covers the exfoliative disease, also known as Staphylococcal skin scalded syndrome, and its causes, symptoms, and effects on the skin and epidermis.

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