Case Study #1 Chapter 21: Skin and eye infections You patient is a 54-year-old female. Her height is 5’3” and weight is 396 lbs. She complains of a rash in the folds of her abdominal skin that has been getting worse over the last several weeks. She states that the rash is very red and itchy. While observing the patient you notice her fingernails are discolored and appear thickened. You also notice an odor coming from the patient. What is your diagnosis? (be specific and defend your answer using the case history) What is(are) the causative agent(s) of this diagnosis? What test would you perform to confirm your diagnosis? How might this have been prevented? What is the recommended course of treatment? If untreated, what are the risks to the patient for this diagnosis?

Case Study #1 Chapter 21: Skin and eye infections You patient is a 54-year-old female. Her height is 5’3” and weight is 396 lbs. She complains of a rash in the folds of her abdominal skin that has been getting worse over the last several weeks. She states that the rash is very red and itchy. While observing the patient you notice her fingernails are discolored and appear thickened. You also notice an odor coming from the patient. What is your diagnosis? (be specific and defend your answer using the case history) What is(are) the causative agent(s) of this diagnosis? What test would you perform to confirm your diagnosis? How might this have been prevented? What is the recommended course of treatment? If untreated, what are the risks to the patient for this diagnosis?