Day 1 Diseases - Skin: bacterial (Microbiology)

Acne: What is the cause of acne?

Proprionibacterium acnes.

Acne: How is acne transmitted?

Sebum (oil) and dead skin cells trapped in a pore.

Acne: How is acne prevented?

Exfoliate (twice a week).

Impetigo: What is the cause of impetigo?

Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus),

Streptococcus pyogenes.

Impetigo: How is impetigo transmitted?

Snot/drool breaks down skin,

person-to-person,

fomites (inanimate objects).

Impetigo: How is impetigo prevented?

Wipe/dry drool/snot,

keep it clean (Hibiclens).

Cellulitis: How is cellulitis caused?

Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus).

Cellulitis: How is cellulitis transmitted?

Skin wound.

Cellulitis: How is cellulitis prevented?

Good wound care.

Microbes: What is a Microbe?

Small organism.

Microbes: What is a unicellular microbe?

One cell.

Microbes: What are some examples of a unicellular microbe?

Bacteria,

yeast,

protozoa.

Microbes: What is a multicellular microbe?

Multiple cells.

Microbes: What is an example of a multicellular microbe?

Helminths (worms).