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Grade A – Galen
KIM K EDITION & some NSG 3250 intertwined Qs Included
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Linear rash that goes up. Most common
CM of Scabies? Most areas:
commonly seen on what -arms wrist and webs of the fingers
parts of the body?
epidermal barrier protein. Atopic Dermatitis
Chronic genetic defect that
causes thickening of skin
(lichenficiation) with an
environmental irritant.
dormant in trigeminal nerve and other ganglia
HSV 1 & 2 Lay?
Latent form
HSV 1 & 2 persist in?
CM of Herpes Simplex begin with burning or tingling sensation followed by pustules,
Virus vesicles, and erythema (redness)
Face and lips
HSV 1 is located?
HSV 2 is located? Genitalia area
,A pt may describe this as Herpes Simplex Virus
discomfort or low level pain.
2 wks; 10-14 days
How long is Herpes Simplex
Virus is considered 'self
limiting'
Shingles or chicken pox
Herpes Zoster Virus
this viral infection lays Herpes Zoster Virus
dormant on the dorsal
root ganglia and usually
occurs in pt's that have
had chicken pox.
acute localized Shingles
inflammatory disease of a
dermatomal segment of the
skin
Patient complains of Herpes Zoster Virus
extreme pain.
s/s: unilateral vesicles/
tingling
Diagnoses of Herpes LARGE rash commonly present in the trunk region
Zoster Virus
Etiology of Herpes Zoster Reactivation of latent virus (chickenpox)
virus? *will not cross mid-line
, Characterized by recurring Postherpetic neuralgia
pain that lasts long after the
rash and blisters of shingles
disappear
(ppl over the age of 60)
Treatment of Herpes *NOT CURABLE
Zoster Virus use of antiviral drugs within 48 hrs
Paresthesias
numbness or tingling
Pathology of fungal infection varies depending on location
Tinia- Superficial fungal infection
Tinea capitis
fungal infection of the scalp
Tinea barbae
fungal infection of the beard
Tinea faciei
fungal infection of the face
Tinea corporis
fungal infection of the trunk