Skin Part B Bacteria Classification

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What is the main difference between Cellulitis and Erysipelas?

The layer of the skin they affect (correct)

The treatment approach

The causative bacteria

The clinical manifestations

Which bacterium is commonly associated with Impetigo?

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Staphylococcus aureus (correct)

Bacillus anthracis

Streptococcus pyogenes

What is a common complication of Bacterial Erysipelas?

Necrosis of the heart valves

Endocarditis

Leukocytosis

Gangrene (correct)

How can fungal infections be differentiated from bacterial infections on the skin?

By the response to antibiotic treatment Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of Impetigo that helps in diagnosis?

Formation of clusters of vesicles on the skin Signup and view all the answers

What is a common causative agent of impetigo?

Staphylococcus aureus Signup and view all the answers

Which bacterial infection is characterized by a red, swollen, and painful rash with clearly demarcated borders?

Erysipelas Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of cellulitis?

Lack of clear demarcation on the skin Signup and view all the answers

Which skin condition is commonly associated with group A Streptococcus bacteria?

Erysipelas Signup and view all the answers

What can be a risk factor for developing infections like cellulitis and erysipelas?

Broken skin barrier Signup and view all the answers

What is a common risk factor for developing skin infections like cellulitis and erysipelas?

Having a breach in the skin barrier Signup and view all the answers

Which bacterium is known to cause Impetigo, a common skin infection?

Streptococcus aureus Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential complication of untreated skin infections such as cellulitis and erysipelas?

Rheumatic fever Signup and view all the answers

Which method is commonly used to investigate skin infections for causative organisms?

Blood culture Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended initial treatment for Carbuncles?

Supportive therapy Signup and view all the answers

Which type of infection can present with filled boils/folliculitis that may coalesce?

Impetigo Signup and view all the answers

What is a common investigation performed for lymphatic infections with superficial manifestations?

Lymph node biopsy Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic symptom of deep underlying skin infections extending to the subcutaneous tissue?

Purulent discharge Signup and view all the answers