Exam 1 - Skin wounds chart page 2

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 (lymph node swelling)

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

+

endospores

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