Chapter 21 Microbial Diseases of the Skin and Eyes
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Chapter 21
Microbial Diseases of the Skin and Eyes
Structure and function of skin
EpidermisDermisMucous membranes
Normal Flora of the skinMicrobial diseases of the skin
Bacterial diseasesVesiclesBullaMaculePustule
Staphylococcal infections
Coagulase negativeUsually Staphylococcus epidermidis
Staphylococcal infections
Coagulase positiveUsually Staphylococcus aureusMay produce toxins
Staphylococcal infections
Sty Impetigo Scalded skin syndrome Toxic shock syndrome
Streptococcal infections
Erysipelas
Impetigo
Necrotizing fasciitis – flesh eating bacteria
Exotoxin becomes superantigen so immune system contributes to damage
Often associated with Toxic Shock Syndrome
Psuedomonal infections
Dermatitis Otitis externa
Proprionibacterium infections
Acne
Viral diseases of the skin
Warts Smallpox
Viral diseases of the skin
Warts Smallpox Chickenpox
Reyes syndrome Shingles
Viral diseases of the skin
Warts Smallpox Chickenpox Shingles Herpes simplex
Viral diseases of the skin
Warts Smallpox Chickenpox Shingles Herpes simplex Measles (rubeola)
Viral diseases of the skin
Warts Smallpox Chickenpox Shingles Herpes simplex Measles (rubeola) Rubella
Fungal diseases of the skin
Cutaneous mycoses
Fungal diseases of the skin
Cutaneous mycoses Subcutaneous mycoses Candidiasis
Microbial diseases of the eyes
Conjunctivitis Neonatal gonorrheal ophthalmia Trachoma
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