Herpes zoster (shingles): a skin condition caused by varicella-zoster virus, the virus causing chickenpox (a childhood illness). Shingles is common among people with previous chickenpox history. The virus may remain inactive in the nerves for a long time and become active again as a consequence of weak immune system (elderly, cancer patients). The virus targets the epidermis and cause painful rashes that appear as clusters of fluid-filled blisters. Although blisters may occur anywhere on the body, they appear commonly on the waist, forehead and around the eyes.
Lyme disease: a skin infection caused by Borrelia burgdorfei, a Gram negative bacteria. This bacteria’s chromosome is linear and present in multiple copies. It is transmitted to human through the bite of an infected tick. Skin rash which may occur at early stage of the infection, has a circular, bull’s eye appearance. The rash is caused by lipopolysaccharide layer of the bacteria. The …show more content…
Dr. Pak make her diagnosis by examining Kelly’s leg. Testing a sample of fluid drained from the pimples may also be performed by physicians prior to making the diagnosis. A bacterial culture is another option to determined the cause of infection.
4. Generally an oral β-lactam antibiotic may be prescribed, such as penicillin, cephalosporin or carbapenems. β-lactam antibiotics interfere with peptidoglycan synthesis and prevent forming of cross-links between adjacent glycan chains. As some types of A. aureus (methicillin-resistant S. Aureus) are resistant to β-lactam antibiotics, an antibiotic effective against MRSA may be the optimal treatment. An alternative treatment could be treating the boils with warm and wet washcloth, which will stimulate them draining on its own. 5. S. Aureus is carried by many individuals and can be easily transmitted to the environment by the hands. The nostrils and wet skin are good habitats of S. Aureus. The elderly, diabetics and the immunocompromised people are more at risk of
Lyme disease: a skin infection caused by Borrelia burgdorfei, a Gram negative bacteria. This bacteria’s chromosome is linear and present in multiple copies. It is transmitted to human through the bite of an infected tick. Skin rash which may occur at early stage of the infection, has a circular, bull’s eye appearance. The rash is caused by lipopolysaccharide layer of the bacteria. The …show more content…
Dr. Pak make her diagnosis by examining Kelly’s leg. Testing a sample of fluid drained from the pimples may also be performed by physicians prior to making the diagnosis. A bacterial culture is another option to determined the cause of infection.
4. Generally an oral β-lactam antibiotic may be prescribed, such as penicillin, cephalosporin or carbapenems. β-lactam antibiotics interfere with peptidoglycan synthesis and prevent forming of cross-links between adjacent glycan chains. As some types of A. aureus (methicillin-resistant S. Aureus) are resistant to β-lactam antibiotics, an antibiotic effective against MRSA may be the optimal treatment. An alternative treatment could be treating the boils with warm and wet washcloth, which will stimulate them draining on its own. 5. S. Aureus is carried by many individuals and can be easily transmitted to the environment by the hands. The nostrils and wet skin are good habitats of S. Aureus. The elderly, diabetics and the immunocompromised people are more at risk of