Answer and Explanation 13

13.  A is the correct answer.  Griseofulvin is the only effective treatment for tinea capitis.  Topical treatments such as nystatin shampoo and miconazole are ineffective.  Mucopiricin is treatment for localized bacterial infections in particular staphylococcal.

Question 13

13.  What is the recommended treatment for the condition depicted below in the picture?

A.  Griseofulvin

B.  Nystain Shampoo

C.  Miconazole

D.  Mucopiricin

Answer and Explanation 12

12.  The correct answer is A.  The picture demonstrates secondary Syphilis.  They are painless papules on the palms.  Treponema Pallidum is the causative organism.  Herpes Simplex Virus causes painful vesicles in the oral area or genitals.  Cocksackie virus can cause hand foot and mouth but is painful.  Borrelia Burgoderi is the causative organism for lyme disease.

Question 12

12.  Which organism is the causative organism causing the painless lesions seen in the picture below?

A.   Treponema Pallidum

B.  Herpes Simplex Virus

C.  Cocksackie Virus

D.  Borrelia burgdorferi

Answer and Explanation 11

11.  The correct answer is D.  Why the exact etiology of aphthous ulcers is not clear, there are several conditions that have been tied to triggering them.  They include the following:  stress, lack of sleep, mechanical trauma, deficiency of B Vitamins, iron deficiency, folic acid deficiency, certain foods like chocolate, and certain times of menstrual cycle.

Question 11

11.  Which of the following has been known to trigger outbreaks of the condition demonstrated below in the photograph below?

A.  Nutritional Deficiencies

B.  Direct trauma

C.  Menstrual Cycle

D.  Penicillin

Answer and explanation 10

10.  B is the correct answer.  This is Fifth's Disease which is also known as Erythema Infectiosum.  It is caused by the Parvovirus B19.  It usually lasts for 7-10 days but can last for several weeks.  Staph is responsible for some cellulitis and impetigo infection on the the face in children.  Cocksackie virus causes hand foot and mouth disease.  Can also cause meningitis, myocarditis, and pericarditis.  Cocksackie virus also causes herpangina.