Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 032191855X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 19 - Microbial Diseases of the Skin and Wounds - Questions For Review - Multiple Choice - Page 596: 4

Answer

D

Work Step by Step

Impetigo is a skin infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes (group A Streptococcus). It is characterized by yellowish crusts on the legs, arm and face. Sometimes large blisters can be seen on groin or armpits. When impetigo spreads to lymph nodes erysipelas occurs. Pyocyanin is a blue-green pigment produced by Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
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