Question 1

Cutaneous anthrax is

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A)   seen in epidemic proportions in the United States.
B)   a high mortality disease.
C)   found only in humans.
D)   transmitted by contact.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

The disease pathogenesis seen in river blindness is caused by ______.

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A)   Wolbachia bacteria
B)   Onchocerca volvulus worms
C)   a blood fluke
D)   herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) 
E)   Both Wolbachia and Onchocerca volvulus are correct.F) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true of viral conjunctivitis?

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A)   It is caused by adenoviruses.
B)   It is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis or Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
C)   It has a mucopurulent discharge.
D)   It must be treated with both topical and oral antibiotics.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Current recommendations in the United States for treatment of MRSA are to use

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A)   more than one antibiotic.
B)   no antibiotics to allow the immune system to function.
C)   any antibiotic other than methicillin.
D)   no antibiotics to curb the development of resistance.
E)   erythromycin and a second antibiotic.F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

Herpes keratitis is an infection of the eye.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Impetigo involves itching papules that break and form a very contagious yellow crust.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 18: Infectious Diseases Affecting the Skin and Eyes

Current recommendations in the United States for treatment of MRSA are to use

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The disease pathogenesis seen in river blindness is caused by ______.

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Cutaneous anthrax is

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Which of the following statements is true of viral conjunctivitis?

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Impetigo involves itching papules that break and form a very contagious yellow crust.

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Herpes keratitis is an infection of the eye.

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Exam 18: Infectious Diseases Affecting the Skin and Eyes

Current recommendations in the United States for treatment of MRSA are to use

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The disease pathogenesis seen in river blindness is caused by ______.

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Cutaneous anthrax is

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Which of the following statements is true of viral conjunctivitis?

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Impetigo involves itching papules that break and form a very contagious yellow crust.

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Herpes keratitis is an infection of the eye.

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