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Pustules – 15 cases

Pustules don’t always indicate infection, as sterile pustules may arise in various inflammatory skin disorders. The disorders discussed in this quiz may present as pustular eruptions.

For each of the fifteen cases, study the image(s) and then answer the questions. You can click on the image to view a larger version if required.

Each case should take approximately 2 minutes to complete. There is a list of suggested further reading material at the end of the quiz.

Case 3

Widespread vesicopustules due to acute varicella infection.

Crops of itchy vesicles that develop into pustules and then crust over may be due to Herpes varicella / zoster virus. The primary eruption of chickenpox affects scalp, face and trunk, and may be accompanied by oral vesicles, fever and malaise.

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