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Langerhans cells, which play a role in defense against microbes, are located in the epidermis
The papillary layer of the skin is part of the dermis
Which of the following organisms is the causative agent of skin infections and toxic shock syndrome? Staphylococcus aureus
Which of the following is a type of acute infection generally caused by group A Streptococcus? Erysipelas
Acne is caused by Propionibacterium acnes
Warts are commonly caused by the human papillomavirus
Herpes simplex infections on lips and in the mouth are most commonly caused by HSV-1
Athlete’s foot” is referred to as tinea pedis
Diaper rash in infants is commonly caused by Candida albicans
Tinea capitis is a fungal infection of the scalp
Subcutaneous mycoses occur predominantly in the. tropics
A chronic localized subcutaneous infection characterized by verrucoid lesions on the skin is chromoblastomycosis.
The most important fungi that cause diseases of the skin, hair, and nails are called dermatophytes
Variola virus of the orthopoxvirus family causes the acute, highly contagious disease smallpox
It is often difficult for antibiotics to effectively reach the infection site of osteomyelitis primarily because of destruction of the local blood supply
Leprosy is caused by Mycobacterium leprae
Infections that result in the death of infected tissue are called __________ infections necrotizing
Chickenpox and shingles are caused by the __________ virus varicella-zoster
Fungal infections of the skin are referred to as __________. mycoses
A tinea infection in the groin area is commonly called “__________.” jock itch
Leprosy is also known as Hansen’s disease
Necrotizing fasciitis Streptococcus pyogenes
Shingles Varicella-zoster
Sixth disease HHV-6 and -7
Tinea versicolor Malassezia furfur
Genital herpes HSV-2
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