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Hard-to-Diagnose Bacterial Infections of the SkinBacterial skin infections are very common, with presentations ranging from subtle to alarming. Can you correctly identify these lesions? Test your ...
Slideshow, February 2012
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Infection in Patients With Diabetes MellitusInfection in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus. Infections cause considerable morbidity and mortality in patients with diabetes mellitus.
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ErysipelasErysipelas. Erysipelas is a bacterial skin infection involving the upper dermis that characteristically extends into the superficial cutaneous lymphatics.
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ImpetigoImpetigo. Impetigo is an acute, highly contagious gram-positive bacterial infection of the superficial layers of the epidermis.
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Cellulitis... nonnecrotizing inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissues, a process usually related to acute infection that does not involve the fascia or muscles.
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Necrotizing FasciitisNecrotizing Fasciitis. Necrotizing fasciitis is a rapidly progressive inflammatory infection of the fascia, with secondary necrosis of the subcutaneous tissues.
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Herpes Zoster... and dermal layers have been compromised by excoriation, secondary infection, or other complications Almost all adults experience pain, typically ...
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Ecthyma...who are immunocompromised (eg, diabetes, neutropenia, HIV infection).[2] Important factors contribute to the development...complications of ...
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Distributive Shock...of a number of factors, such as infection, inflammation, or tissue injury. For example, bacterial...as wheezing and dyspnea, pruritus, or urticaria. ...
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penicillin g procaineAdult and pediatric dosing, interactions, adverse effects, contraindications and more