30 Questions
What is the suggested treatment for inflammation without infection?
Moist heat 2 to 3 times a day
Which bacterium is commonly associated with 'Hot tub folliculitis'?
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
What type of infection is a furuncle?
A deep inflammatory nodule
What is the key difference between a furuncle and a carbuncle?
Depth of infection
What is the most common location for folliculitis?
Scalp
How can folliculitis lesions typically be identified?
Yellow or gray pustules
What is the most appropriate initial management for a patient presenting with signs of wet gangrene?
Early surgical intervention with debridement
Which infectious disease is characterized by disfiguring skin lesions, peripheral nerve damage, and progressive debilitation?
Hanson disease (leprosy)
What is the causative agent of wet gangrene according to the text?
C.welchi
Which form of leprosy is more severe and produces large disfiguring nodules?
Lepromatous form
What may long-term leprosy result in due to the lack of sensation in affected areas?
Loss of use of hands and feet
Which condition can be diagnosed through clinical evaluation, laboratory testing, and samples from debridement?
Wet gangrene
Which form of leprosy is thought to be infectious?
Lepromatous form
What is the main cause of leprosy infection according to the text?
Exposure to untreated nasal discharge
Which disease may present with features such as night sweats, weight loss, and fever?
Leprosy
Which gender is cutaneous tuberculosis more commonly associated with?
Females
Which part of the body is the area of predilection for cutaneous tuberculosis lesions?
Head and neck
Which form of leprosy is more common in underdeveloped nations and the immunosuppressed?
Lepromatous form
What is the dominant microorganism in all forms of impetigo?
Staphylococcus aureus
Which of the following is not a common complication of impetigo?
Pneumonia
Which type of impetigo is characterized by superficial bullae from normal-appearing skin?
Bullous impetigo
Which of the following is a characteristic of bullous impetigo after the bullae rupture?
Flat, thin, varnish-like coatings
Which fungal infection affects the sub-cutaneous layer of the skin?
Sporotrichosis
Which viral infection is characterized by a vesicular, later crusted superficial infection of the skin?
Chicken pox
What is the causative agent of chickenpox?
Varicella Zoster Virus
What is the incubation period for chickenpox?
14 to 16 (10-21) days
Which of the following is not a common organism that can cause decubitus ulcers?
Sarcoptes scabiei
What are the symptoms of decubitus ulcers in stage 3 or 4?
Pain free
What is the main clinical feature of scabies?
Itching
Which of the following is not a contributing factor to decubitus ulcers?
Increased physical activity
Learn about the various functions of the skin, including sensation, thermoregulation, and absorption, as well as its role in storing and synthesizing lipids and water. Explore different types of skin infections caused by bacteria, fungi, and parasites.
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