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level: Skin infection

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level questions: Skin infection

QuestionAnswer
What is pyrexiaFever
Impetigo-Staphyloccus infection
How does ecthyma presentDeep impetigo- hole in skin thought to be due to circulating toxins
How can syphilis presentOral ulcerations and rash, cervicofacial actinomycosis- lumpy jaw
Viruses such as herpes can cause what on the handsHerpetic whitlow
In the mouth herpes can causePrimary herpes gingivostomatitis
Herpes zoster presents asRed spot lesions can be on face, or trunkor affect the certain nerve and their pathways
What is eczema herpeticumDerma emergency- small scabs on the face can affect large parts of body SA and can cause encephaltitis
What is ramsay hunt syndromeAcute facial neuropathy assocaited with erythematous vesicular rash of the skin of the ear canal- will present on palate tongue and facial paralysis
What is molluscum contagiosumSmall dimpled spots appearing on skin usually not harmful
Fungal infections may present asSuperficial- inflammatory/non inflammatory subcutaneous
Risk factors for infectionBarrier dysfunction e.g. eczema, or immunodeficiency
How does leprosy presentSmall hypopigmented areas that are anaesthetised- can be treated if picked up early are caused by a slow growing bacterium