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Clin Med - Dermatology > Necrotizing Skin Disorders > Flashcards

Necrotizing Skin Disorders Flashcards

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what is the predominate causative organism for fournier gangrene?

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E. Coli - aerobe

bacteroides - predominate aerobe

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what is purpura fulminans?

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thrombotic disorder with purple hue enlarging lesions and necrotic distal digits caused by hemorrhagic skin necrosis

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Is purpura fulminans always infectious?

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No - can be idopathic and caused by Protein C deficiency or DIC

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What are two important characteristics to distinguish purpura fulminans from other skin diseases?

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symmetrical

starts distally and progresses proximally

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