Paper II — 2024 March (Supplementary) (2019 Scheme) — Q13

Paper II

2024 March (Supplementary) (2019 Scheme) · 100 marks · 180 min

Question

Name any TWO skin and soft tissue infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus

Q131 marks★✓

Answer

Two skin and soft tissue infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus: Furuncle (boil) and Cellulitis — other valid examples include impetigo, carbuncle, and staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome.

Related Concepts

1. 1Staphylococcal Infections

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