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Patho Final

Skin Disorders/Burns

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What is Herpes Simplex Virus? A virus that causes skin infections.
What areas of the body do HSV-1 and HSV-2 affect? HSV-1 affects the lips/mouth. HSV-2 affects the genital area.
Is there a cure for HSV? Management options? No cure- HSV is a lifelong disease! Lidocaine and Acyclovir for prophylaxis (prevention) can help manage HSV.
How is HSV contracted? Through contact with infected skin.
What are some signs/symptoms of HSV? Vesicles that eventually crust over, burning, tingling, and erythema.
What causes Herpes Zoster? Herpes Zoster, also known as shingles, occurs because of the chickenpox virus.
What is Herpes Zoster? An acute inflammatory disease that produces a painful rash.
What are some signs/symptoms of Herpes Zoster? Vesicles that eventually crust over, erythema, severe pain, paresthesia (pins and needles/tingling).
What is the treatment for Herpes Zoster? Acyclovir within 72 hours.
What is Tinea? Ringworm. Dermatophytes (fungi) infect the skin.
What parts of the body can Tinea affect and what are the specific names for each part? Tinea capitis (head) Tinea cruris (groin) Tinea pedis (foot) Tinea corpora (body) Tinea faciale (face) Tinea manus (hands) Tinea unguium (nails beds) Tinea. versicolor (pigmentation)
What are some signs/symptoms of Tinea? Erythematous macules or scaling plaques & itching.
What is the treatment for Tinea? Antifungals
What is Candida albicans (yeast)? Fungal infection caused by yeast.
What is a yeast infection affecting the mouth? (Common in newborns). Thrush/ oral candidiasis.
What is a yeast infection affecting an immunocompromised person? Mucocutaneous candidiasis.
What is the treatment for Candida albicans (yeast)? Nystatin mouth rinse or Diflucan.
What is Impetigo? Skin infection caused by Staphylococci and Streptococci. Lives in nasal passages- common in children! Acute & very contagious.
What are some signs/symptoms of Impetigo? Vesicles, pustules, crusts.
What is the treatment for Impetigo? Bactroban
What is Cellulitis? A generalized infection usually with Staphylococcus or Streptococcus. Involves deeper tissues.
What are some signs/symptoms of Cellulitis? Rapidly progressing inflammation, redness, warmth, edema, tenderness, pain. May be accompanied with lymphadenopathy & fever.
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