CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS
PSORIASIS
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Question
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Exudative and crusting skin lesions can become infected with?
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S. Aureus
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S.Pyogenes
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S.Numoniae
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Impetigo (also called pyoderma) is a superficial bacterial skin infection that is highly contagious. Impetigo can be caused by Streptococcus pyogenes and Staphylococcus aureus.
Detailed explanation-2: -Impetigo is a skin infection caused by bacteria. It is usually caused by staphylococcal (staph) bacteria, but it can also be caused by streptococcal (strep) bacteria.
Detailed explanation-3: -Staphylococcus aureus is the most pathogenic; it typically causes skin infections and sometimes pneumonia, endocarditis, and osteomyelitis. It commonly leads to abscess formation. Some strains elaborate toxins that cause gastroenteritis, scalded skin syndrome, and toxic shock syndrome.
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