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5. The factors associated with increased colonization rate of Candida include/s

a) Usage of broad spectrum antibiotics for long periods
b) Diabetes mellitus

c) Depressed cell mediated immunity
d) Pregnancy

e) All of the above
6. One of the following could contribute for the reactivation of herpes simplex infection

except:-

a) UV rays
b) Trauma to the skin site

c) Local / Systemic immuno - suppression

d) Fever
e) None of the above.

7. Which of the following is /are predisposing factors for bacterial skin infection?
a) Scabies , superficial fungal infection and molluscum contagiosum

b) Sunlight exposure
c) Lymphatic and/ or venous insufficiencies

d) Traumas to the skin

e) Eczemas
8. Choose the wrong statement about T. capitis

a) It shares a common age group with acne Vulgaris
b) Griseofulvin is the treatment of choice

c) White scaly patches on the scalp with hair loss is the most common mode of
presentation

d) Kerion and favus are rare variants of T. capitis

e) Topical treatments decreases transition but not enough to treat T.capitis
9. Which one of the following is not true concerning warts?

a) They are caused by human papilloma viruses

b) Warts are commonly seen in adults
c) Most warts disappear by themselves

d) Venereal warts are sexually transmitted
e) Warts may contribute to carcinogenesis

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