Skin, Soft Tissue, and Eye Infections Lecture Quiz

Which skin condition is more severe due to its involvement of deeper skin structures?

Cellulitis
Impetigo
Skin Abscess
Erysipelas (correct)

What is a common clinical sign of erysipelas that helps distinguish it from cellulitis?

Presence of leukocytosis
Bright red and swollen lesion mainly on the face (correct)
Painful skin to touch
Absence of fever

Why is untreated erysipelas considered fatal?

Leukocytosis is a common complication
It can cause deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
It leads to confusion and chest pain
The infection can progress and become life-threatening (correct)

Which skin condition can extend from the dermis down to the subcutaneous tissue?

Cellulitis (B) Signup and view all the answers

How can cellulitis be distinguished from a skin abscess?

Presence of a collection of walled-off infection (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which bacterium is mainly responsible for Impetigo?

Staphylococcus aureus (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a descriptor of skin and wound lesions?

Fluor - is the lesion draining? (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main clinical presentation of Impetigo?

Crusting, oozing, and draining of the skin (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which bacterium can cause glomerulonephritis but NOT heart infection from skin infections?

ß-hemolytic group A Streptococcus (D) Signup and view all the answers

'Rubor' in skin and wound lesions refers to:

Lesion being red (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most accurate test for diagnosing fungal infections?

Skin culture (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common cause of Tinea cruris (jock itch)?

Microsporum canis (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing Tinea cruris (jock itch)?

Smoking (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical appearance of the rash in Tinea cruris (jock itch)?

Hyperpigmented skin with clear demarcation around the edges (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a recommended treatment for Tinea cruris (jock itch)?

Maintaining clean, dry skin in the affected area (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common type of bacteria associated with Necrotizing Fasciitis?

Streptococcus (C) Signup and view all the answers

What clinical presentation is characteristic of Necrotizing Fasciitis?

High-grade fever, severe pain, bullae, and crepitus (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic test may show gas-filled spaces in patients with Necrotizing Fasciitis?

CT and MRI (A) Signup and view all the answers

What enzyme is elevated in patients with Necrotizing Fasciitis due to muscle damage?

Creatine kinase (CPK) (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which antibiotic is specifically mentioned as stopping the release of bacterial toxin in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis?

Clindamycin (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about mites is correct?

Diagnosis involves scraping the skin lesions after applying mineral oil to force the mites out (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the treatment of scabies?

Permethrin treatment causes paralysis in the mites (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about pubic lice is incorrect?

The adult louse can survive for more than 48 hours without a blood source (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary treatment for pubic lice infestation?

Topical lindane application (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is correct?

Staphylococcus bacteria attach to foreign bodies in the body, allowing them to produce toxins (C) Signup and view all the answers