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which bacteria causes toxic shock syndrome in women using tampons

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staph aureus

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how does a staph aureus skin infection present

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rash
peeling skin
impetigo (blistering skin infection, yellow crusting)
staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS)
vomiting
diarrhoea

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how can staph aureus infect the skin

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via hair follicles = folliculitis

entering broken skin in eczema

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how does staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) occur

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toxin produced by staph aureus

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where does staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) occur

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face, axilla, groin

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what investigations would you do if a skin infection is suspected (any skin infection)

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blood cultures

swab lesion if broken

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which infecting organism (and condition) is associated with yellow/honey/gold crusting

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staph aureus causing impetigo

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how is a staph aureus skin infection treated

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flucloxacillin (topical or PO)

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what is a complication of a staph aureus skin infection

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toxic shock syndrome (TSS think tampons!) - causes organ failure

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how does a strep pyogenes (group A strep) skin infection present

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impetigo
cellulitis
necrotising fasciitis
red blistering skin

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how does necrotising fasciitis present

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small rash but patient is in excruciating pain
crepitations on xray
feels like bubble wrap

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how is a strep pyogenes (group A strep) skin infection treated

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penicillin or flucloxacillin

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what is a complication of a strep pyogenes (group A strep) infection

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toxic shock LIKE syndrome (TSLS) - causes organ failure

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what type of infection is ringworm

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fungal

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what is another name for ringworm

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tinea

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how is ringworm transmitted

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usually human to human contact

enters ‘soggy’ skin

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why is it called ‘ringworm’

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lesion grows outwards = ring appearance

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where is tinea capitis

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scalp

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where is tinea barbae

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beard

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where is tinea corporis

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body

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where is tinea munuum

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hand

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where is tinea unguium

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nail

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where is tinea pedia

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foot aka athletes foot

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where is tinea cruris

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groin

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what is the treatment of all ringworm (tinea) infections
clotrimazole cream
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where does a candida skin infection present
in folds of skin eg under breast, groin, nappy area
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treatment of candida skin infection
clotrimazole cream, fluconazole PO
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which virus causes chicken pox
varicella zoster virus
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which virus causes shingles
varicella zoster virus
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which age group presents with chicken pox
children
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how does chicken pox present
generalised fever and rash red macular spots itchy location - more dense on trunk
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what is ophthalmic zoster
chicken pox when the trigeminal nerve is affected
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what happens after a patient has experienced chicken pox after an exposure to varicella zoster virus
virus remains in nerve roots of spine as a latent virus (no symptoms as latent)
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what is the treatment for chicken pox
no treatment, just prevention with live attenuated vaccination
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what is a rare complication of chicken pox
ramsay hunt syndrome (aka optic herpes zoster) when pain in auditory canal, deafness
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which age group does shingles present in
elderly (with childhood chicken pox)
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how does shingles occur
varicella zoster virus reactivation
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how does shingles present (+location)
dermatomal location (as the virus is only in one nerve root) neuropathic itch (damage to CNS) sharp pain rash - presents later than the pain/itch/tingling facial involvement = ophthalmic zoster (naso ciliary branch oftrigeminal nerve affected)
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what is the treatment of shingles
acyclovir
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what is recurrent shingles a sign of
immunocompromised, check for HIV
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how can shingles be prevented
live attenuated vaccine for >70s that haven't had shingles yet
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what age group does herpes simplex virus (type 1) affect (primary infection)
pre school aged children
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how does herpes simplex virus (type 1) present
symptomless mouth ulcers erythema multiforme (target lesions)
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can herpes simplex virus spread
yes it can spread to other parts of body, healthcare professionals (eg dentists)
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how is herpes simplex virus (type 1) treated
acyclovir
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what age group does molluscum contagiosum affect
children and adults
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how is molluscum contagiosum transmitted
sexually | mother to child
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how does a molluscum contagiosum infection present (3)
fleshy firm umbilicated papules look fluid filled but are solid 1-2mm (small)
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treatment of molluscum contagiosum
self limiting - takes <2 years | liquid nitrogen
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what virus causes warts
HPV (human papilloma virus)
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which age group are warts common in
children
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what are warts on the feet called (plantar warts)
verrucas
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treatment of warts/verrucas (2)
self limiting FIRST LINE - topical salicylic acid OTC SECOND LINE - liquid nitrogen (cryotherapy)
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what is the presentation of a human papilloma virus (HPV) infection
warts - including verrucas, genital warts cervical cancer head and neck cancer
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how can human papilloma virus infection be avoided
HPV vaccination in adolescence
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what age group does herpangina affect
preschool children
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what viruses cause herpangina
coxsackie virus
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``` how does herpangina present (2) associated symptoms (1) ```
back of mouth/soft palate = loss of appetite | blistering rash
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complicartions of herpangina
hand foot and mouth disease
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treatment of herpangina
self limiting
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what is another name for erythema infectiosum
slap cheek disease
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what is the cause of erythema infectiosum
parvovirus B19
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how does erythema infectiosum present (+location)
raised red rash location - face an proximal limbs
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complications of erythema infectiosum (in adults) (2)
spontaneous abortion | chronic anaemia
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which group of patients does orf present in
farmers of sheep
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presentation of orf
fleshy nodule on hands
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treatment of orf
self limiting
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how is syphilis transmitted
sexually
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how does syphilis present
primary infection - painless ulcer at site of entrance (oral or genital) OR secondary infection all over body (hands and feet), 'snail tract' ulcers in mucous membrane
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diagnosis of syphilis
blood tests
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treatment of syphilis
IV penicillin
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which skin infection presents with a large asymmetrical lesions with demarcated edges and a light centre
tuberculoid leprosy
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what is another name for tuberculoid leprosy
hansens disease
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what causes tuberculoid leprosy
mycobacterium
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what is the cause of lyme disease
bacterial infection transmitted by ticks
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how does lyme disease present
'target/bullsesye lesion' at site of bite aka 'erythema migrans'
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complications of lyme disease
heart block | nerve palsy
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diagnosis of lyme disease
blood test for antibody
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treatment of lyme disease
doxycycline | amoxicillin 2nd line
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how is zika virus transmitted (2)
mosquito | sexually
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what is a complication of zika virus
guillain barre syndrome
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what is pediculus capitus
headlouse
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what is pediculus corporis
body louse
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what is phthirus pubis
pubic louse
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how are lice treated
malathion lotion
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how does lice present
intense itch
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how does scabies present (+location)
intense itch rash in lines location - gential, finger webs, back, wrist
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treatment of scabies
malathion lotion | benzyl benzoate
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what are Norwegian scabies
scabies with chronic crusting
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why might PPE be needed in treating scabies
if it is Norwegian scabies
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how does hand foot and mouth disease present
blistering in soles of feet, palms of hands and in the mouth
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how is erythema infectiosum (slap cheek disease) treated
self limiting
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what is the cause of scarlet fever
strep infection
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how does scarlet fever present (3)
red rash - on trunk, cheeks, limbs white coating on tongue 'strawberry' tongue - red and swollen
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how is scarlet fever treated
penicillin
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what do plantar warts (verrucas) look like
squashed warts, like a cauliflower
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what happens when latent herpes simplex virus 1 reactivates
coldsores
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what can reactivate herpes simplex virus type 1 (2)
hormones - stress, menstruation
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what can happen in the brain in someone with latent herpes simplex virus type 1
temporal lobe necrosis (herpes simplex encephalitis)
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which bacteria can cause gas to form in the tissues it infects what is this condition called
group A strep (strep pyogenes) necrotising fasciitis
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treatment of necrotising fasciitis
surgical debridement | antibiotics - penicillin
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which branch of which division of which nerve is affected in shingles when there is facial involvement
nasociliary branch of ophthalmic division of facial nerve
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which cytotoxin does MRSA produce in necrotising fasciitis
panton valentine leucocidin (PVL)

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