General Surgery — Flashcards
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A patient presents with intense nocturnal pruritus and linear burrows in the interdigital web spaces and flexor surfaces of the wrists. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Impetigo characteristically presents with _____ typically located around the mouth
_____ is a severe, highly contagious form of scabies that typically affects immunocompromised individuals
Consider _____ in impetigo that is resistant to treatment 0_0 uh oh
Hint: organism
Risk factors for scabies: _____ contact Compromised immune system Poor hygiene Children
The most common organism causing impetigo is _____
_____ is a contagious, bacterial skin infection common in children
_____ impetigo = fluid-filled vesicles that rupture forming "honey-coloured" crust Bullous impetigo = bullae with thin skin that peels off and ruptures oozing yellow fluid, leaving a scaley rim & erythematous raw area
Individuals with impetigo should be excluded from school/work until _____ or until 48 hours after starting treatment
What are the types of emollients? _____ Creams Ointments
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