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Pyoderma
Clinical Micro Causative Agent of Pyoderma
Question | Answer |
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What is pyoderma and what is the most common cause? | Pyoderma is any kind of pus producing skin lesions. The most common cause is Group A Strep (Strep pyogenes), aka impetigo |
What is ersipeloid and what organism causes this? | This is a superficial soft tissue infection that is caused by the organism, Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae. |
What is Erythrasman, with what disease is it associated, and what areas of the body are affected? | Erythrasma is a chronic, itchy, reddish-brown infection found in men and obese patients with diabetes mellitus. This infection usually persists in the groin, toes, armpit, and inframammary creases. |
What is a deeper form a cellulitis? | Erysipela involves the superficial epidermis, underlying dermis, and lymphatic channels |
What causes myonecorosis (gas gangrene)? | Myonecrosis is caused by a histotoxic clostridia |