Ecthyma — MCQs

What is the diagnosis of an umbilicated, pearly white, asymptomatic skin lesion?

An 18-year-old man has facial and upper back lesions that have waxed and waned for the past 6 years. On physical examination, there are 0.3- to 0.9-cm comedones, erythematous papules, nodules, and pustules most numerous on the lower face and posterior upper trunk. Other family members have been affected by this condition at a similar age. The lesions worsen during a 5-day cruise to the Adriatic. Which of the following organisms is most likely to play a key role in the pathogenesis of these lesions?

A patient, a resident of Himachal Pradesh, presented with a series of ulcers in a row on his right leg. The biopsy from the affected area was taken and cultured on Sabouraud's dextrose agar. What is the most likely causative organism?

A young child of 7 years of age is seen with indurated ulcers, lymphadenopathy and fever. The likely treatment is:

Statement 1 - A 59-year-old patient presents with flaccid bullae. Histopathology shows a suprabasal acantholytic split. Statement 2 - The row of tombstones appearance is diagnostic of Pemphigus vulgaris.

Which of the following conditions is caused by Staphylococcus aureus?

A 35-year-old obese woman presents with recurrent lesions in both axilla in summer season. Wood lamp examination is shown. The diagnosis is:

What is the treatment for granuloma inguinale?

A truck driver presents with a single painless genital ulcer that appeared 3 weeks after an unprotected sexual encounter. There is associated non-tender inguinal lymphadenopathy. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A patient presents with multiple painful genital ulcers associated with tender cervical/inguinal lymphadenopathy. The ulcers are soft and irregular as shown in the image. What is the most likely causative organism?