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Infections/Infest

MEDOP 230- Dermatology: Skin Infections and Infestations

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Abscess Localized pus-containing pocket under the skin caused by a bacterial infection. •Furuncle: Abscess around a hair follicle•Carbuncle: Several furuncles
Cellulitis Infection and inflammation of the connective tissues of the skin and muscle.
Herpes Infection with herpes simplex; involves vesicles, erythema, edema, and pain. •Type 1•Type 2•Varicella-zoster
Tinea Fungal infection of the skin; severe itching and burning with red, scaly lesions. •Tinea capitis•Tinea corporis•Tinea cruris•Tinea pedis
Verruca Rough, irregular skin lesion caused by the human papillomavirus; occurs on hands, fingers, or soles of the feet.
Pediculosis Infestation of lice and their eggs (nits); can occur in the scalp, hair, eyelashes, and genital area.
Scabies Infestation of parasitic mites that tunnel under the skin and produce itchy vesicles; caused by the same parasite that causes mange in dogs.
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