Cutaneous Larva Migrans — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: The most common type of leprosy in India is _____

Answer: Borderline Tuberculoid (BT)

Flashcard 2: Symmetrical numerous small, shiny lesions with almost normal hair is seen in _____ leprosy

Answer: lepromatous

Flashcard 3: The nodules in lepromatous leprosy may be first seen on the _____

Answer: ear lobes

Flashcard 4: Ill-defined hypopigmented patch over the face, along with a negative slit skin smear and normal sensations is suggestive of _____ leprosy

Answer: indeterminate

Flashcard 5: The most appropriate therapy for severe type 1 lepra reactions is _____.

Answer: glucocorticoids

Flashcard 6: Large lesions with dry scaly skin, no hair and absent sensations are seen typically in _____ leprosy

Answer: tuberculoid

Flashcard 7: most characteristic skin lesion of leprosy is _____

Answer: hypopigmented and hypoaesthetic patch

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Flashcard 8: Hyperpigmentation associated with _____ fever is macular and most commonly affects the nose and cheeks, also known as Chik sign

Answer: Chikungunya

Flashcard 9: Multibacillary leprosy involves _____ or more skin lesions with 2 or more nerves involves and SSS positive on any sites

Answer: 6

Flashcard 10: In Lepromin test, late or Mitsuda test is positive at _____ days if there is onset of papule measuring =>5 mm

Answer: 21