General Surgery — Flashcards

Crusted scabies (Norwegian scabies) is primarily seen in _____ patients

For severe, widespread atopic eczema a short course of _____ may be recommended

If impetigo is _____ or does NOT respond to treatment then consider sending a swab (microbiological testing)

Example of a mild topical corticosteroid for atopic eczema = _____

What management for impetigo if the topical treatment is ineffective, widespread, or systemically unwell? _____

Scabies is diagnosed _____

_____ is a severe, highly contagious form of scabies that typically affects immunocompromised individuals

Spot diagnosis = _____

Impetigo is most common in ages _____-7

Scabies causes a(n) _____ associated with a type IV (delayed) hypersensitivity reaction to mites/eggs occuring ~30 days after initial infection