Lecture Microbiology - Chapter 19: Diseases of the skin and eyes; wounds and bites. This chapter presents the following content: Anatomy review - skin, mucous membranes, eyes, additional defenses, bacterial skin diseases – staphylococcus aureus, staphylococcal impetigo, bacterial skin diseases – streptococcus pyogenes,. | DISEASES OF THE SKIN AND EYES;WOUNDS AND BITES CHAPTER 19 Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved. Anatomy Review - Skin Epidermis – Cellular – Thick – Waterproof – Dead surface Dermis Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved. Mucous Membranes Epithelium Mucus Protective features – Mucus – Lysozyme – Chemicals – Antibodies Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved. Eyes Conjunctiva Cornea Glands Protective features – Lashes – Blinking reflex – Tear flow Molecules – IgA – Lysozyme Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved. Additional Defenses Microflora Salt tolerance Skin cell shedding Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights .
