A 25yr male presents to UC complaining of genital pruitus. On physical exam the patient has small,
erythematous papules in his pubic hair, no mites are identified. There is no penile discharge and the
patient has no constitutional symptoms. He is sexually active but wears condoms during all sex
experiences. What is the most likely dx?
A. pediculosis
B. Gonorrhea
C. Chlamydia
D. Scabies
- correct answer A. Pediculosis
Which of the following patients does not have a increased risk of candida infection?
A. A patient using a steroid regimen for asthma control
B. A patient requiring home antibiotics while recovering from an operation for an infected hernia
C. A patient with DM 2
D. A patient with a history of CAD
- correct answer D. A patient with a history of CAD
A 22 yr college student presents to UC complaining of a rash. She was recently on spring break and
spent every night in a hot tub at the hotel. On physical exam, she has multiple areas of 1 to 2 mm
erythematous pustules that are present mostly where her bathing suit covered her buttocks. What is the
likely pathogen causing these lesions?
A. Klebsiella
B. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
C. Streptococcus
D. Staphylococcus aureus
- correct answer B. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
A rash that looks like the patient was slapped on the cheeks of the face is the hallmark characteristic of
which disease?