Causative Organism – Friday Pop Quiz 9/3/2021
This Nigerian patient tells you that he is a farmer. Which of the following is the most likely causative organism?
A. M. marinum
B. M. tuberculosis
C. M. kansasii
D. M. ulcerans
E. M. fortuitum
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This Nigerian patient tells you that he is a farmer. Which of the following is the most likely causative organism?
A. M. marinum
B. M. tuberculosis
C. M. kansasii
D. M. ulcerans
E. M. fortuitum
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.
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On this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember plants producing the allergen sesquiterpene lactone with the following mnemonic:
SAD CHrissy FARtS Dandelions and Marigolds
S- Sesquiterpene lactones
A- Asteraceae
D- Daisy
Ch- Chrysanthemum, Chamomile
F- Feverfew
A- Artichoke
R- Ragweed
(t)
S- Sunflower
Dandelions and Marigolds
Remember that this allergen cross-reacts wit … 
Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment of this infant’s painful finger?
A. Incision and drainage
B. Acyclovir
C. Foscarnet
D. Dicloxacillin
E. Clindamycin
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Similar lesions are present on the contralateral leg, and this patient also reports joint pain and tarry stools. A biopsy for direct immunofluorescence is most likely to show which of the following?
A. IgA deposition in the dermal papillae
B. Perivascular IgA deposition
C. Perivascular IgG deposition
D. Linear IgA deposition along the basement membrane zone
E. Linear IgG deposit … 
This patient underwent Mohs surgery and presents for suture removal. The following photo is an example of which type of closure?
A. Split-thickness skin graft
B. Full-thickness skin graft
C. Composite graft
D. Transposition flap
E. Interpolation flap
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