A very \"edgy\" mother brings her one month old baby to see you and she\'s very
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Question
A very "edgy" mother brings her one month old baby to see you and she's very concerned about a lesion on his lower lip and chin. She says it began as little blisters but now you see it has a honey colored crust on it.
A. This child is most likely suffering from
1. roseola
2. folliculitis
3. Herpes simplex I (could sore)
4. Ringworm
5. Impetigo
B. The causative agent of this disease in newborns is
1. streptococcus
2. Candida albicans
3. Fungal infection
4. staphylococcus
5. proprionibacterium
C. Possible complications of infections of this type is a toxin that can cause redness and exfoliation of skin. This is referred to as
1. toxemia
2. exfoliative skin syndrome
3. scalded skin syndrome
4. severe sunburn
5. neonatal peeling disorder
THIS IS MICROBIOLOGY
Explanation / Answer
1. Impetigo.
Blister converting to honey-coloured scab or crust located near lips is a characteristic feature of impetigo.
2. It is caused by Staphylococcus aureus.
3. Scalded skin syndrome.
The complication which can arise out of it is Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome. In newborns, the severe form of the disease is called Ritter's disease and the milder form is called pemphigus neonatorum.
The toxin is exfoliative (epidermolysis) toxin.