Skin Infections Flashcards
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What is paronychia?
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Infection of the fingernail and toenail folds. Most common infection of the hand
2
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What is onychia?
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Inflammation of the matrix of the nail, usually leading to a loss of the nail
3
Q
Herpes zoster is also known as…
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Shingles!
4
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What is tinea pedis?
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Infection of the foot! (Athletes foot) affecting the soles, toes and nails. Also known as foot ringworm.
5
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What is tinea corpis?
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Ringworm of the body! Fungal infections of the skin in ring shaped lesions
6
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What is tinea capitis?
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Ring worm of the scalp! Fungal infection of the scalp hairs
7
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What is onychomycosis?
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Ringworm of the nail!
8
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Remember !!! Any infection starting with Ony involves a fungal or bacterial infection of the nail bed !
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