Skin Infection – Friday Pop Quiz 5/24
This patient acquired an infection with a microorganism that was most likely inoculated into the skin from contact with:
A. Dead Fish
B. Kittens
C. Jacuzzi tubs
D. Fresh water lakes
E. Rose thorns
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This patient acquired an infection with a microorganism that was most likely inoculated into the skin from contact with:
A. Dead Fish
B. Kittens
C. Jacuzzi tubs
D. Fresh water lakes
E. Rose thorns
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.
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Which of the following should NOT be included on the differential diagnosis of this patient?
A. Photoallergic contact dermatitis.
B. Airborne contact dermatitis.
C. Chronic actinic dermatitis.
D. Drug photosensitivity.
E. Solar urticaria.
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