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Skin Infections: Impetigo and Cellulitis
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Skin Infections: Impetigo and Cellulitis

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What is a common underlying condition for individuals who develop thrush?

  • Eating a diet high in sugar
  • Engaging in frequent outdoor activities
  • Taking antibiotics (correct)
  • Having a weakened immune system

    • What is the primary means of transmission for tinea infections?

  • Vector-borne transmission
  • Indirect contact with contaminated surfaces
  • Airborne transmission
  • Direct contact (correct)

    • What is the primary environment in which tinea infections thrive?

  • Warm, damp environments (correct)
  • Dry, desert environments
  • Humid, tropical environments
  • Cold, dry environments

    • What is a common symptom of balanitis?

    <p>Flattened pustules and edema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary treatment for candidiasis?

    <p>Antifungal drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary way to prevent the spread of infection in impetigo?

    <p>using antibacterial soap and water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical manifestation of bullous impetigo?

    <p>Red pimples and fluid-filled blisters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of folliculitis?

    <p>Inflammation of hair follicle due to bacterial infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using loose dressings in impetigo?

    <p>To promote airflow and aid healing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment for severe cases of impetigo?

    <p>Topical antibiotic ointment and oral antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the rash in impetigo?

    <p>Red pimples, fluid-filled blisters, and oozing rash with yellow crusts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary causative agent of furuncles and carbuncles?

    <p>S.aureus and MRSA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical appearance of furuncles and carbuncles?

    <p>Area firm, red, painful; tips white; purulent drainage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the infection that occurs when skin or mucous membranes are infected with Candida species?

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

    What is the name of the type of bacterial infection that can cause folliculitis?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical treatment for furuncles and carbuncles?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a risk factor for developing candidiasis?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of seborrheic dermatitis?

    <p>Papulosquamous disorder on the sebum glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical appearance of seborrheic dermatitis lesions?

    <p>Rounded, irregular or circular lesions covered with yellow or brown-gray greasy scales</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of exfoliative dermatitis?

    <p>Preexisting skin disorders, drugs, cancer, or unknown causes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary symptom of urticaria?

    <p>Welts on the skin that often itch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the diagnostic test for seborrheic dermatitis?

    <p>Skin biopsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment for seborrheic dermatitis?

    <p>Ketoconazole, naftifine, or ciclopirox creams and gels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of Onychoschizia?

    <p>Aging and exposure to moisture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a treatment for brittle nails?

    <p>Using gloves to avoid getting wet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a fungal infection of the nail?

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

    What is the primary body region affected by HSV-1?

    <p>Oral region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common clinical manifestation of nail trauma?

    <p>Pain, bleeding, and swelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a chronic skin disorder?

    <p>Herpes simplex virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common underlying factor for the development of folliculitis?

    <p>Damaged or blocked follicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary treatment for furuncles and carbuncles?

    <p>Moist heat and oral antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary causative agent of furuncles and carbuncles?

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

    What is the primary risk factor for developing candidiasis?

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

    What is the name of the infection caused by Candida species?

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

    What is the characteristic of the lesions in folliculitis?

    <p>Multiple small papules and pustules with a red base</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of nail trauma leading to subungual hematoma?

    <p>Crushing or smashing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of Onychoschizia?

    <p>Nail becomes brittle and splits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mode of transmission for HSV-2?

    <p>Through oral, vaginal, or anal sexual contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary treatment for nail infections caused by Onychomycosis?

    <p>Oral antifungals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a necessary factor for Candida to cause an infection?

    <p>Warmth and breaks in epidermis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary way to prevent brittle nails?

    <p>Keeping nails short and avoiding moisture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common secondary condition of those taking certain antibiotics?

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

    What is the primary complication of nail trauma?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of tinea infections?

    <p>They thrive in warm and damp environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a physical examination method used to diagnose Candida infection?

    <p>Skin scraping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the type of fungus that causes tinea infections?

    <p>Trichophyton rubrum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following skin disorders is characterized by a rapid onset of symptoms, often resulting in septicemia and gangrene?

    <p>Necrotizing fasciitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of Stevens-Johnson syndrome?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following treatments is often used to manage symptoms of urticaria?

    <p>Oral antihistamines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic skin manifestation of lichen planus?

    <p>Flat-topped, firm, reddish to purple bumps with symmetrical sides and sharp border</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following skin disorders is often associated with Wickham striae?

    <p>Lichen planus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of treatment in Stevens-Johnson syndrome?

    <p>To control symptoms and prevent complications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of herpes simplex virus (HSV) reactivation?

    <p>Stress or fatigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2)?

    <p>HSV-1 affects the lips, while HSV-2 affects the genitals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of cool compresses in the treatment of herpes simplex virus?

    <p>To reduce pain and inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between herpes zoster and herpes simplex virus?

    <p>Herpes zoster is caused by varicella-zoster virus, while HSV is caused by HSV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary treatment for human papillomavirus (HPV)?

    <p>Surgical removal of lesions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary risk factor for atopic dermatitis?

    <p>Genetic predisposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of psoriasis?

    <p>Hyperproliferation of keratinocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary treatment for actinic keratoses?

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

    What is the primary characteristic of hemangiomas?

    <p>Benign congenital lesions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary treatment for epidermal inclusion cysts?

    <p>Surgical excision</p> Signup and view all the answers

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