Impetigo and Staphylococcus Aureus
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What is the most successful therapy for Port wine stain?

  • Biopsy
  • Cryotherapy
  • Laser therapy (correct)
  • Self-limiting therapy
  • What is the primary cause of bullous impetigo?

  • Candida infection
  • Staphylococcus aureus infection (correct)
  • Fusidic acid deficiency
  • Streptococcus infection
  • What is NOT a self-limiting disease?

  • Erythema nodosum
  • Molluscum contagiosum (correct)
  • Erythema multiforme
  • Epstein pearls
  • What is the characteristic of the rash in candida diaper rash?

    <p>Bright red, scaly, and beefy red with small red patches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of diaper rash?

    <p>Smaller red patches that grow and blend in with other patches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the preferred treatment for mild cases of impetigo?

    <p>Antibiotic creams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be treated with cryotherapy, EXCEPT?

    <p>Strawberry naevus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of not changing diapers immediately?

    <p>Increased risk of bacterial growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a complication of measles, EXCEPT?

    <p>None of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is a 10-day course of oral antibiotics necessary for Group A strep?

    <p>To remove residual infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is characterized by a 'herald patch' lesion?

    <p>Pityriasis rosea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of the toxin produced by Staphylococcus aureus?

    <p>Reduces cell-to-cell stickiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct approach to treating a suspected fungal infection?

    <p>Apply antifungal creams immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of a congenital melanocytic nevus?

    <p>Tufts of hair are often present</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a histopathology examination in a congenital melanocytic nevus?

    <p>To rule out malignancy or melanoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common location for a congenital melanocytic nevus?

    <p>Upper or lower parts of the back or abdomen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible indicator of bullous impetigo in infants?

    <p>Pimples and blisters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why may an MRI of the brain be necessary in a congenital melanocytic nevus?

    <p>To identify the presence of a neurocutaneous disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

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