Skin Infections
Coming in contact with poison ivy, poison oak, or various chemicals will cause
What is atopic dermatitis?
Caused by this bacteria
What is staph bacteria?
Antibiotics help with this infection
What is bacterial infection?
Examples of sports equipment that should be cleaned regularly
What are balls, racket grips, bats, and gloves?
This type of gloves should be used and readily available in kits
What is disposable?
A chronic skin conditions, but not infectious
What is psoriasis?
What is an abscess?
Draining the abscess is important to do in order to treat this infection
What is MRSA?
MRSA can live on surfaces for this long
What is days, weeks, and months?
Hand sanitizer that is alcohol based should have this much alcohol to be effective
What is 60% or greater?
Known as urticaria, formation of wheals
What are hives?
MRSA is resistant to this
What is traditional staph antibiotics?
To treat ringworm you must use these two things
Temperature towels should be dried at to ensure bacteria is killed
What is 160 F?
Examples of personal hygiene items that should not be shared
What is bar soap, razors, nail clippers, deodorant, etc.?
Known as common wart, caused by the papilloma virus
What is verruca vulgaris?
Can affect these two areas
What is the skin and nose (nasal colonization)?
Herpes gladitorium responds best to this
What is antiviral medication?
Ratios of cleaning supplies that will help kill Staphylococcus aureus
What is 1 part bleach to 9 parts water?
Two brands of soap that are more effective than most soaps
What are Safeguard and Dial?
Ringworm is a ________ infection
What is fungal?
Official name of MRSA
Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Acyclovir, valcyclovir, or famciclovir help treat this
What is herpes gladitorium?
Rather then showering with soap, showering with this recommended to ensure bacteria is killed
What is chlorhexidine?
Medical name for ringworm
What tinea corporis?