Common bacterial skin infections.
Skin infections account for a significant portion of dermatologic disease, often resulting in or as a consequence of a disruption in the skin's integrity. This article covers the presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of the more common bacterial infections. The infections presented herein include i...
| Published in: | Ostomy Wound Management Vol. 47; no. 8; pp. 30 - 35 |
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| Main Authors: | , , |
| Format: | pictorial Journal Article |
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HMP Global
2001 Aug
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| Online Access: | View this record in EBSCOhost |
| Summary: | Skin infections account for a significant portion of dermatologic disease, often resulting in or as a consequence of a disruption in the skin's integrity. This article covers the presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of the more common bacterial infections. The infections presented herein include impetigo, ecthyma, folliculitis, carbuncles/furuncles, cellulitis, toxic shock syndrome, and ecthyma gangrenosum. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is based on the culture and antibiotic sensitivities of the offending organisms. |
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