Cutaneous Leishmaniasis — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: In Lepromin test, early or Fernandez test is positive within _____ hours if there is the erythema measuring >10 mm

Answer: 48-72

Flashcard 2: In Lepromin test, late or Mitsuda test is positive at _____ days if there is onset of papule measuring =>5 mm

Answer: 21

Flashcard 3: The nodules in lepromatous leprosy may be first seen on the _____

Answer: ear lobes

Flashcard 4: Ill-defined hypopigmented patch over the face, along with a negative slit skin smear and normal sensations is suggestive of _____ leprosy

Answer: indeterminate

Flashcard 5: Tinea _____ is a type of tinea corporis that exists in the tropical climate

Answer: imbricata

Flashcard 6: The most appropriate therapy for severe type 1 lepra reactions is _____.

Answer: glucocorticoids

Flashcard 7: **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.

Answer: 6

Flashcard 8: most characteristic skin lesion of leprosy is _____

Answer: hypopigmented and hypoaesthetic patch

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Flashcard 9: Hyperpigmentation associated with _____ fever is macular and most commonly affects the nose and cheeks, also known as Chik sign

Answer: Chikungunya