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What kind of skin lesions are induced by gram-positive cocci?
What kind of skin lesions are induced by gram-positive cocci?
- Pustules
- Bullae
- Furuncles
- Erosions with honey-colored crusts (correct)
What are indicators of Staphylococcus aureus infection?
What are indicators of Staphylococcus aureus infection?
- Bullae
- Vegetating pyodermas (confluence of pustules)
- Desquamation (scarring and crusting)
- Widespread erythema (redness) (correct)
Where is S. aureus a normal inhabitant in adults?
Where is S. aureus a normal inhabitant in adults?
- Every part of the body equally
- Anterior nares in 20 to 40% of adults (correct)
- Back of the ears and axillae
- Hands and perineum in smaller number of individuals
Why are nasal carriers particularly prone to infections with S. aureus?
Why are nasal carriers particularly prone to infections with S. aureus?
What has become a common community-acquired skin infection?
What has become a common community-acquired skin infection?
Where is the spread of infection in the hospital setting frequently traced to?
Where is the spread of infection in the hospital setting frequently traced to?
What is a common indicator of Staphylococcus aureus infection?
What is a common indicator of Staphylococcus aureus infection?
Which of the following skin lesions is commonly induced by gram-positive cocci?
Which of the following skin lesions is commonly induced by gram-positive cocci?
Where is S. aureus a normal inhabitant in 20 to 40% of adults?
Where is S. aureus a normal inhabitant in 20 to 40% of adults?
What is a common site for impetigo to be located?
What is a common site for impetigo to be located?
What is essential in limiting nosocomial complications related to S. aureus infections?
What is essential in limiting nosocomial complications related to S. aureus infections?
What has become a common community-acquired skin infection, raising concerns about antibiotic resistance?
What has become a common community-acquired skin infection, raising concerns about antibiotic resistance?
