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Impetigo Trivia Quiz

How much do you know about this infection of the skin?

A multiple-choice quiz by Morrigan716. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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Morrigan716

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
72,393

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
4 / 5

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2313

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Question 1 of 5

1. Is impetigo a viral or a bacterial infection?

Answer: (Viral or Bacterial)

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Question 2 of 5

2. Which of these is NOT usually a symptom of impetigo? Hint

Pustules

Hair loss

Itching

Peeling of skin

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Question 3 of 5

3. Can impetigo be spread through direct contact?

Yes

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Question 4 of 5

4. What is the most common incubation period? Hint

11 to 15 days

4 to 10 days

1 to 3 weeks

2 to 7 months

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Question 5 of 5

5. Can impetigo be treated both topically and orally?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Is impetigo a viral or a bacterial infection?

Answer: bacterial

It is caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes or both.

2. Which of these is NOT usually a symptom of impetigo?

Answer: Hair loss

After the small pus-filled blisters, called pustules, there are scabby, crusted eruptions.

3. Can impetigo be spread through direct contact?

Answer: Yes

It can be transmitted through direct contact with a person having a purulent lesion or a carrier. In hospitals, it is spread by hands of health care workers.

4. What is the most common incubation period?

Answer: 4 to 10 days

The incubation period is variable but 4 to 10 days is the most common.

5. Can impetigo be treated both topically and orally?

Answer: Yes

It can be treated either way with topical antiseptics and antibiotics such as penicillins, cephalosporin, or clindamycin are most often used.

Source: Author Morrigan716

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