Chapter 21 - Microbial Diseases of the Skin and Eyes

Bacterial, protozoal, fungal, and viral pathogens.

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)

Staphylococcus Aureus (bacteria)

Necrotizing Fasciitis (Flesh Eating Strep)

Streptococcus Pyogenes (bacteria)

Cutaneous Anthrax

Bacillus Anthracis (bacteria)

Inflammatory Acne

Propionibacterium Acnes (bacteria)

Opportunistic infections (burns)

Folliculitis

Dermatitis

Otitis externa (swimmer’s ear)

Pseudomonas Aeruginosa (bacteria)

Keratitis (inflammation)

Acanthamoeba Species (protozoa)

Thrush

Candida Albicans (fungus)

Ringworm

Athletes Foot

Jock Itch

Microsporium and Trichophyton

(HPV)

Human Papilloma Virus (virus)

Small Pox

Variola minor/major (poxvirus)

Chicken Pox

Varicella (poxvirus)

Shingles

Zoster (poxvirus)

Rubeola

Measles (virus)

Sties (pus in eyes)

Staphylococcus Aureus (bacteria)

Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)

Moraxella Catarrhalis

Streptococcus Pneumonia

Haemophilus Influenza

Staphylococcus Aureus (bacteria)

Opthalmic Gonorrhea

Neisseria Gonorrhoeae (bacteria)