Which one of the following can be classically elicited in a patient of Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome?
Nikolsky sign
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome is caused by exfoliative toxin-producing S. aureus that cleaves desmoglein-1, causing superficial epidermal separation elicited as a positive Nikolsky sign (lateral pressure causing skin sloughing).
Similar Questions
Consider the following statements regarding Molluscum contagiosum:
1. It is caused by Papilloma virus skin infection.
2. It occurs frequently in immunosuppressed patients.
3. Lesions are dome-shaped, umbilicated, skin-coloured papules with central punctum.
4. Gently squeezing the lesions with forceps after bathing can hasten resolution.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which one of the following correctly denotes a flat, coloured lesion, < 2 cm in diameter, not raised above the surface of the surrounding skin?
Important Questions from Skin Infections
- Herald patch followed by rash is characteristic of:
- Tinea versicolor is caused by:
- Which of the following are used in the treatment of Acne vulgaris ?
1. Topical benzoyl peroxide
2. Topical antibiotics like clindamycin
3. Oral isotretinoin
4. Oral ivermectin
Select the correct answer using the code given below : - Type-2 necrotizing fasciitis is caused by
Consider the following statements:
1. Boils/suppurative lesions around the nose must be promptly treated with antibiotics.
2. Suppurative lesions around the nose lead to cavernous sinus thrombosis.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
