Microbial Infections and Skin Diseases Quiz

Propionibacterium acnes is the bacterium associated with the development of acne by clogging hair follicles and causing inflammation.

Athlete's foot is primarily caused by a fungal infection, often involving the Trichophyton species.

Tinea corporis, commonly known as ringworm, is a fungal infection that affects the skin, causing a red, circular rash.

Urticaria, commonly known as hives, is an inflammatory skin condition characterized by red, raised, and itchy welts.

Candidiasis is a skin infection commonly caused by the yeast Candida albicans, leading to red, itchy rashes.

Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition characterized by the presence of silvery scales on red, inflamed skin patches.

Warts are skin growths caused by various strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV).

Eczema, or dermatitis, is a skin condition characterized by inflamed, itchy, and scaly patches.

Scabies is caused by the parasitic mite Sarcoptes scabiei, which burrows into the skin and causes intense itching.

Impetigo is often caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, a bacterium that infects the skin and can lead to the formation of blisters.

Onychomycosis, commonly known as a fungal infection of the nails, is often caused by dermatophytes.

Lyme disease is primarily transmitted through the bite of infected ticks.

Acne vulgaris is often associated with the bacterium Propionibacterium acnes, which contributes to the formation of acne lesions.

Lyme disease is not a sexually transmitted infection; it is primarily transmitted through tick bites.

Dermatitis herpetiformis is characterized by the presence of intensely itchy blisters, often associated with gluten sensitivity.

Chickenpox and shingles are caused by the Varicella-zoster virus, which belongs to the herpesvirus family.

Scabies is caused by the parasitic mite Sarcoptes scabiei, which burrows into the skin, leading to itching and skin rashes.

Cellulitis is a skin infection that primarily occurs in the dermis, the deeper layer of the skin.

Pemphigus vulgaris is an autoimmune skin disease characterized by the formation of large blisters (bullae) on the skin and mucous membranes.

Rosacea is often associated with the presence of Demodex mites on the skin, leading to inflammation and redness.