Approach to the Patient with a Skin and Soft Tissue Infection.
Title
Approach to the Patient with a Skin and Soft Tissue Infection.
Creator
Watkins RR; David MZ
Publisher
Infectious Disease Clinics Of North America
Date
2021
2021-01-22
Subject
Acute skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) are commonly encountered in clinical
practice, yet they can be challenging to diagnose and manage. SSTIs range from
mild cases of cellulitis to potentially life-threatening conditions, such as necrotizing
fasciitis and shock from staphylococcal scalded-skin syndrome. Infections of the
skin and soft tissues may be caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites. They
may lead to significant complications, including osteomyelitis, bacteremia, endocarditis, and death
practice, yet they can be challenging to diagnose and manage. SSTIs range from
mild cases of cellulitis to potentially life-threatening conditions, such as necrotizing
fasciitis and shock from staphylococcal scalded-skin syndrome. Infections of the
skin and soft tissues may be caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites. They
may lead to significant complications, including osteomyelitis, bacteremia, endocarditis, and death
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Format
Journal Article
URL Address
Pages
1-48
Issue
1
Volume
35
NEOMED College
NEOMED College of Medicine
NEOMED Department
Department of Internal Medicine
Citation
Watkins RR; David MZ, “Approach to the Patient with a Skin and Soft Tissue Infection.,” NEOMED Bibliography Database, accessed April 26, 2024, https://neomed.omeka.net/items/show/11792.