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Skin Gram-Positive Infections - Corynebacterial Infections 79e59f56

Pitted keratolysis affects -

A
Palm and soles
B
Face
C
Nails
D
All of the above
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Palm & soles Pitted keratolysiso Caused by opportunistic bacteria Corynebacterium dermatophilus congolensis. Overgrowth of this bacteria occurs in people involved in wet work eg:-dishwahsers. Lesions looks like pits or crators due to sharply circumscribed round areas of keratolysis (loss of keratin). Affects palm and soles.

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