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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
A patient reports to the hospital with the following symptoms: painful oral-labial lesions and genital area lesions. Which of the following Infectious skin disease could be patient having?
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Herpes Simplex causes painful, recurring vesicular eruption of the mucocutaneous surfaces due to infection with HSV. HSV-1 usually produces oral-labial lesions, whereas HSV-2 usually causes genital lesions. The virus spreads through skin epidermal cells, merging them into huge cells. The patient’s inflammatory response may cause erythema and swelling.
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Herpes Simplex causes painful, recurring vesicular eruption of the mucocutaneous surfaces due to infection with HSV. HSV-1 usually produces oral-labial lesions, whereas HSV-2 usually causes genital lesions. The virus spreads through skin epidermal cells, merging them into huge cells. The patient’s inflammatory response may cause erythema and swelling.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
When can Symptomatic HSV infection on a patient with Aids be considered an AIDS-defining illness?
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In AIDS patients, HSV can persevere, with ulcers becoming resistant to antiviral therapy. Symptomatic HSV infection lasting over 1 month can be considered an AIDS-defining illness.
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In AIDS patients, HSV can persevere, with ulcers becoming resistant to antiviral therapy. Symptomatic HSV infection lasting over 1 month can be considered an AIDS-defining illness.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Which of the following methods can transmit Varicella-Zoster Virus?
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Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) can cause both varicella and herpes zoster. Transmission occurs via respiratory droplets or by direct skin-to-skin contact. VZV has an incubation period of around 2-3 weeks, with contagion beginning a day before the eruption appears and lasting until lesions have crusted.
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Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) can cause both varicella and herpes zoster. Transmission occurs via respiratory droplets or by direct skin-to-skin contact. VZV has an incubation period of around 2-3 weeks, with contagion beginning a day before the eruption appears and lasting until lesions have crusted.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Molluscum Contagiosum can be transmitted in the following ways except which one?
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Molluscum Contagiosum is a poxvirus infection that is most common in young children and in AIDS patients. It is spread by direct skin-to-skin contact such as sports and sexual intercourse or sharing infected clothing and bedding.
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Molluscum Contagiosum is a poxvirus infection that is most common in young children and in AIDS patients. It is spread by direct skin-to-skin contact such as sports and sexual intercourse or sharing infected clothing and bedding.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Varicella is self-limited in healthy children and rare in adults. Why is this?
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Most patients have been vaccinated against varicella or had Varicella as kids hence grew resistant. If needed, immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women, and newborns should receive varicella-zoster immune globulin within 10 days of exposure. Immunocompetent adults should receive a varicella vaccine within 5 days of exposure.
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Most patients have been vaccinated against varicella or had Varicella as kids hence grew resistant. If needed, immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women, and newborns should receive varicella-zoster immune globulin within 10 days of exposure. Immunocompetent adults should receive a varicella vaccine within 5 days of exposure.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Why is genital HPV warts so dangerous on pregnant women?
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Mothers with genital HPV can transmit Genital warts to the infant by aspiration during delivery which could be dangerous to the kid and may lead to health complications later on.
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Mothers with genital HPV can transmit Genital warts to the infant by aspiration during delivery which could be dangerous to the kid and may lead to health complications later on.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the epidermis that primarily occurs in children and is
caused by streptococcal and staphylococcal organisms. Which of the following is a transmission method for impetigo?Correct
Impetigo is a local infection of the epidermis that primarily occurs in children and is caused by both groups A streptococcal and staphylococcal organisms. It is transmitted by direct contact. Streptococcal impetigo can be complicated by poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis.
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Impetigo is a local infection of the epidermis that primarily occurs in children and is caused by both groups A streptococcal and staphylococcal organisms. It is transmitted by direct contact. Streptococcal impetigo can be complicated by poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Which of the following options describes Cellulitis infection?
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Cellulitis is an infection involving the dermis and subcutaneous layers of the skin. It is commonly caused by staphylococci or group A streptococci originating from damaged skin or a systemic source.
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Cellulitis is an infection involving the dermis and subcutaneous layers of the skin. It is commonly caused by staphylococci or group A streptococci originating from damaged skin or a systemic source.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
A patient is admitted to the hospital with a deep infection along his face that causes severe pain followed by anesthesia and necrosis. Upon diagnosis, it is realized that the patient has Necrotizing Fasciitis. Which treatment method should be applied to the patient?
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Instant and aggressive surgical debridement is critical for the patient at any point of diagnosis. In other cases, broad-spectrum coverage is necessary. If Streptococcus is the principal causing organism, penicillin G is the drug that should be used on a patient.
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Instant and aggressive surgical debridement is critical for the patient at any point of diagnosis. In other cases, broad-spectrum coverage is necessary. If Streptococcus is the principal causing organism, penicillin G is the drug that should be used on a patient.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Which part or layer of the skin does Folliculitis causing bacteria infect?
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Folliculitis is caused by an infection of a hair follicle on the skin. Its mostly caused by infection from Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and gram bacteria. Can occur on any body area with hair follicles including on the head and genital areas.
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Folliculitis is caused by an infection of a hair follicle on the skin. Its mostly caused by infection from Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and gram bacteria. Can occur on any body area with hair follicles including on the head and genital areas.