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Microbiology

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Set 22 Skin Infections

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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The principal species of Staphylococcus found on the skin is

A) aureus.
B) acnes.
C) epidermidis.
D) pyogenes.
E) saprophyticus.

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Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

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The surface layer of the skin is the

A) cutaneous.
B) keratin.
C) epidermis.
D) dermis.
E) hypodermis.

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Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

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Which of the following is NOT true about diphtheroids?

A) They are part of the normal microbiota of the skin.
B) They are responsible for body odor.
C) They include Cutibacterium acnes.
D) They include Malassezia species.
E) These are all true.

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