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Seborrhea dermatitis (cradle cap) {Ans: - Chronic inflammatory skin condition - cradle cap in infants - in older children can be seen on the face, behind the ears, around umbilicus, or in any other area with large number of sebaceous glands - cause is unknown - in infants - begins 3 weeks into life and usually gone by 12 months}Tinea unguium (onychomycosis) {Ans: Name of disease involving fungal infection of the nails}Pustule {Ans: elevation of skin containing pus Ex: acne}Measles (Rubeola) {Ans: What negative sense RNA virus is associated with cough, coryza, and conjunctivitis with photophobia?}Wheal {Ans: small, round, raised area on the skin that may be accompanied by itching; usually seen in allergic reactions. Ex: insect bites, hives, TB test}Which condition is caused by an arthropod vector? 1. Rabies 2. West Nile virus 3. Lyme disease 4. Fungal disease {Ans: 3 1. Rabies is spread through the bite of a rabid animal. 2. West Nile virus is transmitted by infected mosquitoes. 3. Ticks are arthropod vectors that cause Lyme disease. 4. Inhalation of bird droppings can cause fungal diseases.}