Superficial Folliculitis and Staphylococcus Aureus Skin Infections

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What term is used to describe superficial folliculitis in the text?

Periporitis staphylogenes

Syphilitic folliculitis

Bockhart impetigo (correct)

Furuncle

Where does a fragile, dome-shaped pustule typically occur in superficial folliculitis?

Armpits of adults

Legs of children

Scalps of children (correct)

Buttocks of adults

Which term is used to describe the progression of deep bacterial folliculitis that may lead to a furuncle or carbuncle?

Sycosis barbae (correct)

Periporitis staphylogenes

Hot tub folliculitis

Gram-negative folliculitis

What type of folliculitis is commonly found on the buttocks of adults according to the text?

Staphylococcus aureus folliculitis Signup and view all the answers

Which bacterium is associated with 'hot tub' folliculitis as per the text?

Pseudomonas aeruginosa Signup and view all the answers

In what area of the body do ecthymatous lesions commonly occur?

Legs Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic that distinguishes a carbuncle from a furuncle?

Communicating and infiltrated nature Signup and view all the answers

In which area do carbuncles characteristically present?

Nape of the neck Signup and view all the answers

What symptoms are often seen in patients with carbuncles?

Fever and malaise Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for furunculosis?

Hyperthyroidism Signup and view all the answers

How does a carbuncle typically heal?

Heals slowly by granulating with a yellow-gray irregular crater at the center Signup and view all the answers

What do S.aureus dermal and subcutaneous abscesses commonly occur in?

Hair follicles Signup and view all the answers

What imaging technique can be used to direct needle aspiration for culture and antibiotic susceptibility testing in patients with furuncles, carbuncles, or abscesses?

Ultrasonography Signup and view all the answers

In patients with S.aureus-infected foot ulcers in diabetic patients, what underlying condition may be a concern leading to performing radiographic imaging?

Osteomyelitis Signup and view all the answers

What is the main indication for performing imaging in cases of febrile neutropenic patients with extensive furuncles, carbuncles, or abscesses?

Determine the depth and extent of the infection Signup and view all the answers

Which skin condition may lead to a suspected indolent pulmonary site of S.aureus infection that can spread to the skin and soft tissues?

Carbuncle Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary technique for determining the presence of multiple abscesses separated by connective tissue trabeculae in carbuncles?

Biopsy Signup and view all the answers

For patients with recurrent S.aureus skin infections, what aspect of management should be highlighted based on the information provided?

Long-term antibiotic therapy Signup and view all the answers