Ch 21 - Microbial Dx of the Skin Flashcards
(22 cards)
Carbuncle is usually caused by
Staph aureus
Furuncle is usually caused by
Staph aureus
Cellulitis is usually caused by
Staph aureus
Abscess is usually caused by
Staph aureus
Impetigo is caused by
Staph aureus and group A strep
Scaled skin syndrome is caused by
Staph aureus
Toxic shock syndrome is caused by
Staph aureus
Erysipelas is caused by
Group A strep
Acute necrotizing fasciitis is caused by
Group A strep
Pseudomonas dermatitis is caused by
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Buruli ulcer is caused by
Mycobacterium ulcerans
Acne is caused by
Propionibacterium acnes
Anthrax is caused by
Bacillus anthracis
List 9 viral infections
- Warts
- Smallpox
- Chickenpox
- Shingles
- Herpes Simplex
- Measles
- Rubella
- Fifth Dease
- Rosella Infantum
List 3 fungal infection
- Tinea
- Subcutaneous Mycoses
- Candidiasis
List 2 parasitic infections
- Scabies
2. Lice
Conjunctivitis aka pinkeye is usually caused by
Haemophilus influenzae
Ophthalmia neonatorum is caused by
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Inclusion conjunctivitis is caused by
Chlamydia trachomatis
Trachoma is caused by
Chlamydia trachomatis
Herpetic keratitis is caused by
Herpes simplex 1
Acanthamoeba keratitis is caused by
Acanthamoeba