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B-205 Skin/Eyes

Chapter 21: Microbial Diseases of the Skin and Eyes

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Folliculitis Agent: P. aueruginosa (mostly); hot tubs, organic matter in geothermal pools
What are Dermatophytes? Name three of them. Fungi that infect hair skin and nails: 1) Trichophyton 2) Microsporium 3) Epidermophyton
What are Tineas? What is the agent? "Ringworms" Agent: Dermatophytes; e.g. tinea pedis (atheletes foot), tinea cruis (jock itch); Tx: Azoles, or griseofulvin, or telnafate
What are the symptoms of Herpes Simplex Type I Symptoms: cold sores around mouth...remains in ganglion indefintely
What is the common name, and agent for Varicella "Chicken Pox" / herpes zoster
What is the agent that causes Shingles Agent: varicella / herpes zoster
What is another name for Variola "Small Pox" Agent: Smallpox (variola) virus
What causes Impetigo Staphyloccocus Aureus
What is the agent responsible for warts HPV--Human Papilloma Virus
What is the main cause of conjunctivitus? Haemophilus Influenzae
What is the agent responsible for Trachoma? Chlamydia trachmatis
What is the most common cause of blindness in the world? Trachoma
What is Herpetic keratitus? Eye infection caused by herpes simplex 1
What kind of pathogen causes Acanthamoeba keratitus? Protozoan; causes corneal abrasion (sometimes by contact lenses)
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