Folliculitis, Furuncles, and Carbuncles — MCQs

A child of 7-8 years of age presents with scalp swelling and alopecia. What is the most appropriate diagnostic investigation?

Which of the following disorders would be more likely associated with Staphylococcus saprophyticus rather than Staphylococcus aureus?

A child presents with complaints of fever, rash, body ache, and throat ache. He had a history of thorn prick injury a week back. What antibiotics would you give empirically to this child?

What is the causative organism for the condition depicted in the image?

Best diagnostic test for fungal skin infection –

Female treated for Urinary tract infection now has vaginal discharge. The most likely organism is?

A young child of 7 years of age is seen with indurated ulcers, lymphadenopathy and fever. The likely treatment is:

Which of the following conditions is caused by Staphylococcus aureus?

Which feature best differentiates folliculitis from furuncle?

A 35-year-old obese woman presents with recurrent lesions in both axilla in summer season. Wood lamp examination is shown. The diagnosis is: