Exam 1 - Skin wounds chart page 1-3

what is the causative organism of abscess/folliculitis

staph aureus

staph epidermidis

what type of pathogen is staph aureus

gram +

what type of pathogen in staph epidermidis

gram +

what is the mode of transmission for an abscess/folliculitis

direct or indirect contact

if an abscess/folliculitis is caused by staph aureus, it is more likely ___ and may produces ___ or ___ which are drug resistance strains and emerging diseases

virulent, MRSA, VRSA

small "pimples" on the stomach, buttocks, arms, and legs is indicative of what disease

hot tub folliculitis

what is the causative organism for hot tub folliculitis? is it gram - or +

pseudomonas aeruginosa

gram -

what is the mode of transmission for hot tub folliculitis

direct contact, poorly chlorinated hot tub or spa

what disease is characterized by reddening of the skin beginning near the mouth and spreading over the entire body. It also causes the skin to peel off in sheets

staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS)

what is the causative organism of SSSS? gram + or -

staph aureus

gram +

what is the mode of transmission of SSSS

direct or indirect contact

who is SSSS most common in and can often be mistaken for abuse

children

what are the AKAs for Impetigo

impetigo contagiosum

pyoderma

pus filled vesicles with honey colored crust is indicative of what disease

pyoderma

small flattened red patches on face and limbs refers to what disease

impetigo

80% of cases of impetigo/pyoderma are caused by what organism? what causes the otehr 20%

staph aureus +

streptococcus pyogenes +

what is the mode of transmission for impetigo/pyoderma? what age is it most common in?

direct or indirect contact

children

a fiery red rash with sharply defined raised borders is indicative of what disease

erysipelas

what is the causative agent of erysipelas? gram + or -

streptococcus pyogenes +

what disease is characterized by spreading along the fascia and causing necrosis of muscle and fat tissue and multiple organ failure

necrotizing fasciitis

what is the causative agent of necrotizing fasciitis? gram + or -

strep pyogenes +

what is the mode of transmission for necrotizing fasciitis

direct contact through break in skin

is necrotizing fascitis an emerging disease

yes

what is the name of the organism known as "flesh eating bacteria"

strep. pyogenes

acne is caused by an infection of ___ or ____

hair follicle, sebaceous gland

what is the causative organism of acne? gram + or -

propionibacterium acnes

+

what is the mode of transmission for acne

opportunistic

what is the most severe form of acne

cystic

what are the symptoms of cat scratch disease/fever

bump/blister at site of injury

lymphadenopathy

what is the causative agent of cat scratch disease? gram + or -

bartonella henselae

-

what is the mode of transmission of cat scratch disease

cat scratches, licks, bites

which disease characteristically produces a blue-green pigment called pyocyanin and is common among 2/3 of burn patients

pseudomonas infection

what is the causative agent of pseudomonas infection? + or -

pseudomonas aeruginosa

-

what is the mod of transmission for pseudomonas infection

opportunistic

what are the symptoms of rocky mountain spotted fever (RMSF)

non-itchy spotted rash on soles and palms

petechiae

what is the causative agent of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF)? gram + or -

rickettsia ricketsii

-

what is the vector which transmits rocky mountain spotted fever

tick

what is the most common and severe rickettsial illness

rocky mountain spotted fever

what is the disease that spreads to form painless, swollen, black, crusty ulcers called eschar

cutaneous anthrax

what is the causative agent of cutaneous anthrax? + or -

bacillus anthracis

+

what is the mode of transmission for cutaneous anthrax

direct contact

is cutaneous anthrax a Category A bioterrorist threat

yes

how many toxins does cutaneous anthrax produce

3

what disease is distinguished by necrosis producing foul-smelling gas bubbles and may lead to shock, kidney failure, death

gas gangrene

what is the causative agent for gas gangrene? + or -

clostridium perfringens

+

trauma leading to gas gangrene introduces ___ into the tissues

endospores

what is the mode of transmission for gas gangrene

fecally contaminated soli/water

t/f

gas gangrene requires rapid treatment

true

how many toxins does gas gangrene produce

11

AKA of smallpox

variola

t/f

smallpox may be fatal

true

what is the causative agent for smallpox?

smallpox virus (orthopoxvirus)

what is the mode of transmission for smallpox

inhalation

what is the only human disease that is eradicated worldwide

smallpox

is smallpox a cat a bioterrorist threat

yes

which disease has symptoms of pox lesions and lymphadenopathy

monkeypox

what is the causative agent of mokey pox

monkey pox virus (orthopoxvirus)

what is the primary mode of transmission for monkey pox

inhalation

is monkey pox an emerging disease? is it more or less severe than smallpox

yes, less

what are the symptoms of Molluscum Contagiosum

raised, pearl-like waxy papules

what is the causative agent of Molluscum Contagiosum

molluscum contagiosum virus (molluscipoxvirus)

what is the mode of transmission of molluscum contagiosum

direct contact

sometimes STD

what age is molluscum contagiosum most common in

kids 1-10

recurrent, painful, slow-spreading blisters on the face/mouth is indicative of what disease

herpes labialis

what is the causative agent of herpes labialis

HHV-1

HHV-2

what is the mode of transmission for herpes labialis

close contact with active lesions

HHV-1 is known as ____

HHV-2 is known as ___

above the waist herpes

below the waist herpes

what disease has recurrent, painful, slow-spreading blisters on the finger

herpetic whitlow

what is the causative agent of herpetic whitlow

HHV-1

HHV-2

what is mode of transmission of herpetic whitlow

close contact with active lesions

which herpes condition has recurrent, painful, slow spreading blisters anywhere on the body

herpes gladiatorum

which herpes condition is associated with contact sports

herpes gladiatorum

AKA of chickenpox

varicella

extremely itchy, fluid-filled blisters all over the body are symptoms of what

chickenpox

what is the causative agent of chickenpox

HHV-3 (varicella-zoster)

what is the mode of transmission of chickenpox

airborne, respiratory tract or eyes

chickenpox most often affects ____ _but is more severe in ___

children, adults

AKA of shingles

herpes zoster

shingles symptoms include what

painful blistering skin rash following a dermatome (usually unilateral)

what is the causative agent of shingles

HHV-3

what % of people who had chickenpox will develop shingles due to the virus laying latent in the dorsal root ganglion and being reactivated

15-30

what are complications of shingles

post-herpetic neuralgia