Question
In your daily examination of the babies at the nursery, you noticed a baby who presents with moist papular or vesicular skin rash in the axillae neck, perineum and unbilical region.These rashes could be explained to the mother as: Select One: a. Cutaneous larva migrans. b. Cutaneous candiasis. c. Chlamydia infection.
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Adrian
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Resposta
b
Explicação
1. The question describes a baby with a moist papular or vesicular skin rash in specific areas such as the axillae, neck, perineum, and umbilical region. 2. Let's analyze the given options: a. Cutaneous larva migrans: This is a skin disease caused by the larvae of certain nematodes. The larvae in the soil get into the skin, leading to a condition characterized by an itchy, red, raised rash. However, the distribution and description of the rash in the question do not match this condition. b. Cutaneous candidiasis: Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by Candida species. The moist environment in the areas mentioned (axillae, neck, perineum, and umbilical region) makes them susceptible to fungal growth. The described rash matches the presentation of cutaneous candidiasis. c. Chlamydia infection: While Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection that can be passed from mother to baby during childbirth, it primarily affects the eyes and lungs in newborns. The skin manifestations described in the question are not typical of Chlamydia infection in infants.3. Based on the analysis, the most appropriate answer is cutaneous candidiasis (option b).