Microbial Infections and Skin Diseases Quiz

Test your knowledge of dermatology with questions on acne, athlete's foot, HPV, and more. Identify causes & symptoms!

#1

Which microorganism is responsible for causing acne on the skin?

Streptococcus
Propionibacterium acnes
Escherichia coli
Staphylococcus aureus
#2

What is the primary cause of athlete's foot?

Virus
Bacteria
Fungus
Parasite
#3

What is the common name for tinea corporis?

Athlete's foot
Ringworm
Jock itch
Toenail fungus
#4

What is the common term for the inflammatory skin condition caused by an allergic reaction?

Psoriasis
Eczema
Rosacea
Urticaria
#5

Which skin infection is commonly caused by the yeast Candida albicans?

Ringworm
Impetigo
Candidiasis
Scabies
#6

Which skin condition is characterized by the presence of silvery scales on red, inflamed skin patches?

Psoriasis
Eczema
Dermatitis
Urticaria
#7

Which skin disease is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV)?

Ringworm
Psoriasis
Warts
Impetigo
#8

What is the medical term for a skin infection characterized by red, itchy, and scaly patches?

Eczema
Rosacea
Cellulitis
Folliculitis
#9

What is the causative agent of scabies?

Sarcoptes scabiei
Candida albicans
Aspergillus niger
Trichophyton rubrum
#10

Which bacterial species is commonly associated with impetigo?

Escherichia coli
Staphylococcus aureus
Streptococcus pyogenes
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
#11

Which fungal infection commonly affects the nails and is known as onychomycosis?

Tinea versicolor
Candidiasis
Aspergillosis
Dermatophytosis
#12

What is the primary vector for the transmission of Lyme disease?

Ticks
Mosquitoes
Fleas
Lice
#13

Which bacterium is associated with the development of acne vulgaris?

Staphylococcus epidermidis
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Propionibacterium acnes
Clostridium difficile
#14

Which of the following is NOT a sexually transmitted infection affecting the skin?

Syphilis
Herpes
Lyme disease
Gonorrhea
#15

What is the main symptom of dermatitis herpetiformis?

Blisters
Scaling
Hives
Pustules
#16

Which virus causes chickenpox and shingles?

Herpes simplex virus
Varicella-zoster virus
Human papillomavirus
Cytomegalovirus
#17

Which of the following is caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei burrowing into the skin?

Ringworm
Leprosy
Scabies
Impetigo
#18

In which layer of the skin does cellulitis primarily occur?

Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous tissue
Muscle tissue
#19

Which autoimmune skin disease is characterized by the presence of bullae (large blisters) on the skin and mucous membranes?

Pemphigus vulgaris
Psoriasis
Lupus erythematosus
Dermatitis herpetiformis
#20

What is the primary cause of rosacea?

Demodex mites
Malassezia furfur
Human papillomavirus
Staphylococcus aureus

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