Chapter 21

Scalded skin syndrome etiological agent

Staph aureus

SSS toxin types

Type A (local) and type B (systemic) toxins

What's impetigo and whats it caused by

Staph aureus

crusting and sores on skin, spread via autoinnoculation

Erysipelas caused by

Strep pyogenes

Erysepelas syndromes

dermal layer infection, starts local can become systemic

reddish patches with raised margins

Necrotizing fasciitis caused by

strep pyogenes

Necrotizing fasciitis syndrome and portal of entry

portal of entry: breaks in the skin

bacteria destroys the tissues

caused by exotoxin A (complexes with neutrophils activating compliment against body)

Trachoma etio agent

C. trachomatis

Trachoma syndromes

scarring of eye lid

inflammation

can lead to blindness

Acanthamoeba keratitis where is it found

A protozoa found in fresh water, soil, and tap

improper care of contact lenses

Acanthamoeba keratitis causes what

minor pain, inflammation, can lead to severe cornea damage needing transplant or eye removal