General Surgery — Flashcards
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Spot diagnosis = _____
A _____ is done for cellulitis IF there is a portal for microbial entry
Hint: investigation
A patient has had impetigo 2 weeks ago and now presents with malaise & blood in urine. What do you suspect? _____
_____ is a Type IV hypersensitivity reaction that typically presents as an intensely pruritic, erythematous rash with linear vesicles (e.g., from poison ivy) or in areas of metal contact (e.g., nickel).
_____ is an acute, local bacterial infection of the dermis & subcutaneous tissue
Head lice presents _____ BUT can present with pruritus 2-6 weeks after infection
_____ is an acute bacterial infection of the superficial dermis
Spot diagnosis = _____
Head lice are spread by _____
Before treating a patient with cellulitis, _____ in order to monitor progress
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