
Concept explainers
a.
To describe: The manifestations and causative agents for shingles.
Concept introduction: Shingles is a viral infection that is characterized by a painful blistering on the skin. It strikes small children and manifests as red bumps on the body. It affects adults and manifests as a red stripe across one side of the upper body.
b.
To describe: The manifestations and causative agents for boils.
Concept introduction: Boils or furuncles are bacterial skin infections that mainly affect hair follicles and surrounding dermis. This results in firm, red or pink lesions on the face, legs, or arms.
c.
To describe: The manifestations and causative agents for scabies.
Concept introduction: Scabies is a dermatologic condition that is highly contagious and frequently occurs in children and young adults.
d.
To describe: The manifestations and causative agents for scleroderma.
Concept introduction: Scleroderma is a chronic autoimmune skin disease that is characterized by the changes in the texture and appearance. In this disease, scar tissue or fibrosis is formed in the skin that leads to firmness and thickness of the skin involved.

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