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Exfoliative Toxins (ET's, ETA and ETB so far) are specific proteinic (30 kDa) serine proteases that hydrolyze desmosomal (connecting) proteins which bond the skin layers together. These are toxins created by Staphylococcus aureus (SA), that are the sole cause of staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS). ETA and ETB do not seem to always appear together, with ETB appearing in Japan, and ETA in the US, Europe and Africa.
SSSS, noted in the late 1800's (von Ritter's disease) but not associated with SA or toxins therefrom until the later part of the 20th century, produce injuries that are very hard to discriminate from chemical or thermal burns. Most prevalent in infants, then in the elderly, the effects are very much like burns as is the treatment for SSSS.
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What is scraping with a sharp instrument to obtain cells for examination?
exfoliative cytology is a technique in which cells are scraped from the tissue and examined under a microscope. To exfoliate means to remove a specimen flakes or scales.
Is A B toxin a membrane disrupting toxin?
no
What is exfoliative cytology?
It is the microscopic examination of cells that have been shed from a lesion or have been recovered from a tissue for the diganoses of diease.
What is the study of cells shed from the epithelial surface?
Exfoliative cytology is the study of cells shed or collected from epithelial surfaces
What is a toxin?
A toxin is a poison that is produced by bacterial pathogens and damages cells.
What has the author Geoffrey Samuel Andrews written?
Geoffrey Samuel Andrews has written: 'Exfoliative cytology' -- subject(s): Exfoliative cytology
What is scraping with a sharp instrument to obtain cells for examination?
exfoliative cytology is a technique in which cells are scraped from the tissue and examined under a microscope. To exfoliate means to remove a specimen flakes or scales.
What type of toxin is ciguatera toxin?
It is a biomicrobial toxin.
Is THC a toxin?
No, it is not a toxin.
What has the author George Nicholas Papanicolaou written?
George Nicholas Papanicolaou has written: 'Atlas of exfoliative cytology'
Is A B toxin a membrane disrupting toxin?
no
Which is the toxin produced by aspergillus?
Alfa toxin.
Is jellyfish toxin a base or an acid?
toxin
What is exfoliative cytology?
It is the microscopic examination of cells that have been shed from a lesion or have been recovered from a tissue for the diganoses of diease.
What is the study of cells shed from the epithelial surface?
Exfoliative cytology is the study of cells shed or collected from epithelial surfaces
How do you cure exfoliative keratolysis?
While no cure exists yet, it can be easily treated with the daily application of Bio-Oil.
What is a toxin?
A toxin is a poison that is produced by bacterial pathogens and damages cells.
