1. Shingles (zoster) is a reactivation of a primary infection by which of the fo

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1. Shingles (zoster) is a reactivation of a primary infection by which of the following? a) Epstein-Barr Virus b) Variola virus c) Cytomegalovirus d) Herpes Simplex Virus type 2 (HSV-2) None of the above Which disease is described by the following? Streptococcus pyogenes infection of the skin, invading below skin into connective tissue and muscle; rapid progression and death of deep tissue. a) Folliculitis (bNecrotizing fascitis c) Erysipelas d) Impetigo e) None of the above 3 Which of the following might lead to any of the other f a) Toxemia b) Carbuncle d) Scalded skin syndrome c) Staphylococcus aureus infection e) Toxic Shock Syndrome 4.) Which of the following diseases could NOT be correctly described as follows? Viral infection of the upper respiratory tract leading to viremia, then skin rash (exanthem). a) Mumps b) Smallpox (Variola) c) Measles (Rubeola) d) Chickenpox (Varicella) e) None of the above (All could be described in this manner) A patient has a papular rash between her fingers, Microscopic examination of skin scrapings reveals tiny 8-legged mites. The patient probably has a) Body lice (Pediculus) b) Ringworm c) Impetigo Scabies e) None of these - 6. The leading infectious cause of blindness in the world, with severe persistent conjunctivitis and corneal scarring, is caused by which of the following? a) Acanthamoeba b) Chlamydia c) Cytomegalovirus d) Candida e) None of the above 7. All of the following are true of fungal infections of the skin (dermatomycoses) EXCEPT a) Mainly caused by Microsporum, Epidermophyton, and Trichophyton b) Some are called Tineas" or ringworm c) Most of them penetrate through the epidermis into the dermis d) Often caused by fungi that are widespread in the environment e) None of the above (All are true of fungal infections)

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6. b. Chlamydia.

Explanation: certain specific species of Chlamydia caused serious infection like Trachoma. And it's highly contagious disease, can be due to poor sanitation. It can even spread through fingers, flys, fomites. It can be overcome by proper maintaining and sanitation. But it causes scarred cornea which is has lead to severel cases of blindness.

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