29 Questions
What is the most common cause of herpangina?
Coxsackievirus A
Which type of exposure is not a common mode of transmission for the enteroviruses that cause herpangina?
Respiratory droplet
What is the purpose of using a mouth rinse with a topical anesthetic like lidocaine for herpangina?
To reduce oral pain
What is the most common age group affected by herpangina?
Infants and children
What is the primary function of Propionibacterium acnes in the pathogenesis of acne vulgaris?
It is part of the normal skin microbiome and works with other factors to cause acne
Which of the following is not a common type of acne lesion seen in acne vulgaris?
Vesicles
Which bacterium is the most common cause of folliculitis, furuncles, and carbuncles?
Staphylococcus aureus
What is the term used to describe a deep folliculitis of the bearded skin?
Sycosis barbae
What is the term used to describe a focal purulent inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue?
Furunculosis
What is the term used to describe a deeper infection producing multiple adjacent draining sinuses?
Carbunculosis
What is the immediate effect on pain when the purulent lesions rupture spontaneously and drain?
Immediate relief of pain
Which bacterium is a common cause of folliculitis associated with a hot tub?
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
What is the primary mode of transmission for Varicella Zoster virus?
Direct contact
What is the primary cause of complications in children with Varicella Zoster virus infection?
Secondary bacterial infections
At what age is the Varivax vaccine, which is live-attenuated, typically given?
12 to 15 months old
What is the primary site of latency for Varicella Zoster virus in the body?
Sensory ganglia of cranial nerves and spinal dorsal root ganglia
Which antiviral medication is recommended for immunocompromised individuals with Varicella Zoster virus infection?
Acyclovir
What is the most common complication seen in children with Varicella Zoster virus infection?
Secondary bacterial infections of skin lesions
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for herpetic whitlow?
Being an adult with no history of herpes simplex virus infection
Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding the diagnosis of herpetic whitlow?
Definitive diagnostic testing includes the Tzanck test, viral cultures, or PCR
What is the most effective treatment for preventing recurrences of herpetic whitlow?
Oral acyclovir given during the prodromal period
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the skin manifestations of gonococcemia?
Widespread pustules on an erythematous or hemorrhagic base are characteristic
What is the recommended treatment for gonococcemia?
Intravenous antibiotic therapy with ceftriaxone, cefotaxime, or ceftizoxime
Which of the following precautions should be taken to avoid contracting gonococcemia?
Intimate contact with infected individuals should be avoided
What is the main difference between the varicella vaccine and the zoster vaccine?
Varicella vaccine is live attenuated, while zoster vaccine is a recombinant subunit vaccine.
What is the term used to describe the progression of lesions in varicella from macules to papules to vesicles?
Pustule growth
Which age group experiences more severe symptoms of varicella according to the text?
Older children and adults
What is the term used to describe groups of vesicles limited to one or two dermatomes in zoster?
Centripetal pattern
Which of the following best describes postherpetic neuralgia?
Pain that persists for weeks, months, or years after shingles eruption clears.
Test your knowledge on varicella vaccine, zoster vaccine, and the difference between varicella and zoster infections. Learn about the clinical manifestations and prevention of these viral diseases.
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