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pg 3 study guide
mod6 week2
| 3 Types of skin infection- | |
|---|---|
| Viral, Bacterial, and Fungal | |
| Infection- invasion of pathogens into the body. An infection occurs when a pathogenic microbe is able to multiply in the tissue(colonize) | **Viral Infections- Herpes simplex, warts, shingles(herpes zoster, chicken pox, measles |
| There is a new drug for treatment of sexually transmitted external genital warts, known as Aldara (imiquimod) 5% cream. This cream is an immunododulator. | These are caused by HPV- human papilloma virus. HPV is the most common STD-not curable |
| *Bacterial Infections- can be caused by many different bacteria. | The most common bacterial pathogens (desease causing micro organisms) are staphylocci, streptocci, & pseudomonas. EX: Lyme disease, (impetigo, folliculitis & cellulitis) 3 most common. |
| Treatment options- Topically or orally administerd antibiotic. | |
| Antibacterial agents can either be Bactericidal(kills) or Bacteriostatic(inhibits the growth and or bacteria reprocuction of micro organisms |