Pop Quiz #129

superficial folliculitis

The correct answer is A. Normal flora.

Superficial folliculitis is characterized by follicular pustules, often arising on an erythematous base. It favors areas with terminal hairs, such as the scalp and beard, as well as the upper trunk, buttocks, and lower extremities. Bacterial culture of pustular contents most commonly reveals normal flora, followed by Staphylococcus aureus.

2-Bacterial culture of pustular contents most commonly reveals normal flora, followed by Staphylococcus aureus.

3-Bacterial culture of pustular contents most commonly reveals normal flora, followed by Staphylococcus aureus. Streptococcus pyogenes is not a common cause of superficial folliculitis.

4- Bacterial culture of pustular contents most commonly reveals normal flora, followed by Staphylococcus aureus. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is not a common cause of superficial folliculitis.

5-Bacterial culture of pustular contents most commonly reveals normal flora, followed by Staphylococcus aureus. Group B streptococcus is not a common cause of superficial folliculitis.

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