Tungiasis — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: Hyperpigmentation associated with _____ fever is macular and most commonly affects the nose and cheeks, also known as Chik sign

Answer: Chikungunya

Flashcard 2: Symmetrical numerous small, shiny lesions with almost normal hair is seen in _____ leprosy

Answer: lepromatous

Flashcard 3: Large lesions with dry scaly skin, no hair and absent sensations are seen typically in _____ leprosy

Answer: tuberculoid

Flashcard 4: most characteristic skin lesion of leprosy is _____

Answer: hypopigmented and hypoaesthetic patch

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Flashcard 5: **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 6: In Lepromin test, late or Mitsuda test is positive at _____ days if there is onset of papule measuring =>5 mm

Answer: 21

Flashcard 7: In Lepromin test, early or Fernandez test is positive within _____ hours if there is the erythema measuring >10 mm

Answer: 48-72

Flashcard 8: In Type I lepra reaction, tactile response may be increased due to: ____________

Answer: Hyperaesthesia

Extra: Type 1 lepra reaction (reversal reaction) involves acute inflammation of nerves (neuritis). This can manifest as pain, tenderness, and hyperaesthesia (increased sensitivity to touch) in the distribution of the affected nerve.