Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome — Flashcards

Degenerated acantholytic cells are seen on the Tzanck smear in SSSS, bullous impetigo, and pemphigus foliaceus at the level of stratum _____

_____ is a cutaneous Type IV hypersensitivity reaction to hematogenous spread of M. tuberculosis or its antigens

_____ syphilis is characterized by a maculopapular copper/red rash on the palms and soles weeks to months after infection

_____ characterized by an infection of the deeper dermis and subcutaneous tissues is caused Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes

Hint: what skin pathology

What complication of active tuberculosis may present as dermal granulomas surrounding hair follicles and sweat glands?_____

**Multibacillary (MB) leprosy** (WHO classification) is defined by _____ or more skin lesions, 2 or more nerves involved, or a positive slit-skin smear (SSS) at any site.

The classic presentation of disseminated gonococcal infection is with a _____ syndrome in a patient with mild fever

Seal finger or whale finger lesion with suspected Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae infection is suggestive of _____.

The given lesion in a person pre-sensitized to Tuberculosis in childhood is suggestive of _____

_____ leprosy presents as firm, erythematous, shiny, smooth, round to oval non-tender nodules on the background of normal skin located on the face, back, buttocks