Bacterial skin infections

What is the most commonly used oral antibiotic for treating bacterial folliculitis?

Which bacterium is usually responsible for causing bacterial folliculitis?

What is the characteristic clinical presentation of deeper follicular infections?

What is the cause of Pseudofolliculitis?

Which condition is characterized by a foreign body reaction with inflammation in the beard area?

What distinguishes Pseudofolliculitis from bacterial folliculitis?

Which type of antiseptic is specifically mentioned as effective for treating cutaneous infections on the lower legs?

What is a potential side effect of prolonged exposure to topical antibiotics?

Which antibiotic is specifically recommended for the treatment of MRSA infections?

What is the purpose of systemic antibiotics in the treatment of cutaneous bacterial infections?

Which antibiotic is NOT listed as a treatment option for Staphylococcal infections in the given text?

What is the consequence of using topical antibiotics extensively without following proper guidelines?

Which infection is characterized by extensive non-painful ulceration usually on the limbs in children/young adults living in tropical humid areas?

Which infection typically presents with a painless genital ulcer at the site of inoculation as a manifestation of primary syphilis?

Which atypical mycobacterial infection is known as 'fish tank' or 'swimming pool granuloma' and primarily affects the hand or fingers?

In which atypical mycobacterial infection does a single warty nodular lesion initially appear with subsequent sporotricoid spread along local lymphatics?

What causes patients with Bazin's disease to present with tender nodules and plaques that ulcerate and heal with scarring on the lower legs?

What bacterium causes syphilis and is transmitted through sexual intercourse, transplacental spread, and via unscreened blood transfusions?

Which type of infection is characterized by rapidly progressive mixed anaerobic and aerobic bacteria affecting the deep fascia?

What is the typical initial symptom experienced by patients with necrotizing fasciitis?

Which bacterial species is responsible for causing Staphylococcus scalded skin syndrome?

What is the target of the exfoliative toxins A/B in Staphylococcus scalded skin syndrome?

Which clinical sign is positive in Staphylococcus scalded skin syndrome that helps differentiate it from other skin conditions?

What is the mortality rate for generalized Staphylococcus scalded skin syndrome?

Which disease is characterized by a widespread eruption of red-brown scaly patches and macules on the trunk and limbs, particularly palms and soles?

What is the most common vector of Rocky Mountain spotted fever in the USA?

Which disease is characterized by patients presenting with high fever, headache, myalgia, and a petechial rash that appears on the palms and soles but may spread to the trunk within a week of the bite?

What is the recommended treatment for Bacillary angiomatosis?

Which bacterium causes Cat-scratch disease?

Which diagnostic method is usually used to confirm Bacillary angiomatosis?

What is the role of normal skin flora in preventing bacterial skin infections?

How can a change in the micro-environment lead to pathogenic bacteria causing skin infections?

In what ways can patients acquire bacterial skin infections from the external environment?

What type of history might indicate a potential source of bacterial skin infection?

What is one way patients may come into contact with potentially contaminated water according to the text?

Why might some patients not have an obvious source of bacterial skin infection based on history taking alone?

What is the significance of Panton-Valentine Leukocidin (PVL) in Staphylococcus aureus infections?

What is the recommended method for identifying Staphylococcus aureus carriers with potential for recurrent infections?

Why should swabs be moistened before contact with infected skin surfaces?

What is the purpose of taking a skin biopsy in severe skin infections or suspected mycobacterial infections?

In addition to bacteria identification, what other information can be obtained from microbiological testing?

What distinguishes skin infections caused by PVL-positive Staphylococcus aureus from those caused by other strains?

What is a potential side effect of prolonged exposure to topical antibiotics?

Which antibiotic is NOT listed as a treatment option for Staphylococcal infections in the given text?

What distinguishes Pseudofolliculitis from bacterial folliculitis?

Which disease is characterized by a widespread eruption of red-brown scaly patches and macules on the trunk and limbs, particularly palms and soles?

Which type of infection is characterized by rapidly progressive mixed anaerobic and aerobic bacteria affecting the deep fascia?

What causes patients with Bazin's disease to present with tender nodules and plaques that ulcerate and heal with scarring on the lower legs?

What is the characteristic clinical presentation of deeper follicular infections according to the text?

Which bacterium is the primary cause of Hot-tub folliculitis as mentioned in the text?

What is the distinguishing factor between Pseudofolliculitis and bacterial folliculitis based on the text?

What is the outcome when several furuncles coalesce in deeper follicular infections?

Which area on the body does Pseudofolliculitis barbae primarily affect according to the text?

What causes Hot-tub folliculitis as described in the text?

What is the term used to describe a type of skin infection caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans that leads to extensive non-painful ulceration mainly on the limbs?

What is the clinical feature of Bazin's disease that distinguishes it from other skin infections?

How does Mycobacterium marinum infection typically spread in the body?

In which type of mycobacterial infection associated with standing water do patients often experience painless ulcers on their limbs?

What is the primary cause of the increase in syphilis incidence according to the text?

What method is essential for determining if a patient with syphilis has a previous or current infection to guide management and contact tracing?