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Pustules don’t always indicate infection, as sterile pustules may arise in various inflammatory skin disorders. The disorders discussed in this quiz may present as pustular eruptions.
For each of the fifteen cases, study the image(s) and then answer the questions. You can click on the image to view a larger version if required.
Each case should take approximately 2 minutes to complete. There is a list of suggested further reading material at the end of the quiz.
What is this condition?
Widespread pustules associated with inflammatory bowel disease.
What features distinguish it from other pustular conditions?
Inflammatory bowel disease is rarely complicated by generalised pustulosis. This may be reactive, i.e. sterile, or it may contain bacteria. Generalised pustulosis has also been reported as a complication of bowel bypass surgery for obesity.
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