Superficial Skin Infections and the Use of Topica and Systemic Antibiotics in General Practice
S. Afr. fam. pract. (2004, Online)
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53(2): 139-142, 2011.
Article
in English
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| ID: biblio-1269927
ABSTRACT
Superficial bacterial infections of the skin are very common. With the increasing burden of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV); this is likely to worsen. Examples of such infections include impetigo; erysipelas; cellulitis; ecthyma; furuncles; carbuncles and subcutaneous abscesses. Common causative organisms are staphylococci and streptococci. Generally; Staphylococcus aureus infections tend to spread locally; causing abscesses and carbuncles; while streptococci are apt to spread along tissue planes; and give rise to either cellulitis or erysipelas. However; this is not always the case. These infections cause a significant morbidity; and have to be diagnosed and treated promptly. Some result in serious complications
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Main subject:
Carbuncle
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Cellulitis
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Abscess
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Ecthyma
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Erysipelas
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General Practice
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Impetigo
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Injections
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
Language:
English
Journal:
S. Afr. fam. pract. (2004, Online)
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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