Skin, Soft Tissue, and Eye Infections Lecture Quiz
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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?

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

    How can cellulitis be distinguished from a skin abscess?

    <p>Presence of a collection of walled-off infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacterium is mainly responsible for Impetigo?

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

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

    <p>Fluor - is the lesion draining?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main clinical presentation of Impetigo?

    <p>Crusting, oozing, and draining of the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>ß-hemolytic group A Streptococcus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Rubor' in skin and wound lesions refers to:

    <p>Lesion being red</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most accurate test for diagnosing fungal infections?

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

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

    <p>Microsporum canis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Hyperpigmented skin with clear demarcation around the edges</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Maintaining clean, dry skin in the affected area</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What clinical presentation is characteristic of Necrotizing Fasciitis?

    <p>High-grade fever, severe pain, bullae, and crepitus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>CT and MRI</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Creatine kinase (CPK)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Which of the following statements about mites is correct?

    <p>Diagnosis involves scraping the skin lesions after applying mineral oil to force the mites out</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Permethrin treatment causes paralysis in the mites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about pubic lice is incorrect?

    <p>The adult louse can survive for more than 48 hours without a blood source</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary treatment for pubic lice infestation?

    <p>Topical lindane application</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Staphylococcus bacteria attach to foreign bodies in the body, allowing them to produce toxins</p> Signup and view all the answers

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