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What is the main difference between Cellulitis and Erysipelas?
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?
Which bacterium is commonly associated with Impetigo?
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Staphylococcus aureus (correct)
- Bacillus anthracis
- Streptococcus pyogenes
What is a common complication of Bacterial Erysipelas?
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?
How can fungal infections be differentiated from bacterial infections on the skin?
What is a key characteristic of Impetigo that helps in diagnosis?
What is a key characteristic of Impetigo that helps in diagnosis?
What is a common causative agent of impetigo?
What is a common causative agent of impetigo?
Which bacterial infection is characterized by a red, swollen, and painful rash with clearly demarcated borders?
Which bacterial infection is characterized by a red, swollen, and painful rash with clearly demarcated borders?
What is a characteristic feature of cellulitis?
What is a characteristic feature of cellulitis?
Which skin condition is commonly associated with group A Streptococcus bacteria?
Which skin condition is commonly associated with group A Streptococcus bacteria?
What can be a risk factor for developing infections like cellulitis and erysipelas?
What can be a risk factor for developing infections like cellulitis and erysipelas?
What is a common risk factor for developing skin infections like cellulitis and erysipelas?
What is a common risk factor for developing skin infections like cellulitis and erysipelas?
Which bacterium is known to cause Impetigo, a common skin infection?
Which bacterium is known to cause Impetigo, a common skin infection?
What is a potential complication of untreated skin infections such as cellulitis and erysipelas?
What is a potential complication of untreated skin infections such as cellulitis and erysipelas?
Which method is commonly used to investigate skin infections for causative organisms?
Which method is commonly used to investigate skin infections for causative organisms?
What is the recommended initial treatment for Carbuncles?
What is the recommended initial treatment for Carbuncles?
Which type of infection can present with filled boils/folliculitis that may coalesce?
Which type of infection can present with filled boils/folliculitis that may coalesce?
What is a common investigation performed for lymphatic infections with superficial manifestations?
What is a common investigation performed for lymphatic infections with superficial manifestations?
What is a characteristic symptom of deep underlying skin infections extending to the subcutaneous tissue?
What is a characteristic symptom of deep underlying skin infections extending to the subcutaneous tissue?
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