1. Micro II MLS_______
Skin and Wound infections class Activity Old 1
Skin infections Questions
1. What does skin composed of?
2. Name the different layers of skin?
3. What is resident flora? Name two resident flora of the skin
4. What is transient flora? Name two transient flora of the skin
5. What are the factors which Factors affecting the skin’s microbial load?
6. What are the functions of the skin?
7. What are the predisposing factors for skin infection?
8. Classify skin infections with examples
9. Define following types of skin infections and name organism causing it
a) Boils
b) Carbuncles
c) Impetigo
d) Erysipelas
e) Cellulitis
f) Necrotizing fasciitis
g) Gangrene
10. Define the following terms associated with skin infections:
a) Erythema:
b) Macule:
c) Papule:
d) Maculopapular:
e) Pustule:
f) Vesicle:
g) Crust:
h) Rash:
11. Name four bacterial skin infections and organisms causing it
12. Name four fungal skin infections and organisms causing it
13. Name four viral skin infections and organisms causing it
14. Name four parasitic skin infections and organisms causing it
