Bacterial skin infections. Issue 8 (August 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gleeson, David
• Is Part Of: InnovAiT. Volume 12:Issue 8(2019)
• Page Start: 454
• Page End: 458
• Publication Date: 2019-08
• Subjects: Family medicine -- Periodicals; Physicians (General practice) -- Training of -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1177/1755738019849079
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1755-7380

Abstract

Every year, around 24% of the population consults their GP about a skin problem. Bacterial skin infections, especially in the paediatric and elderly populations, are common and some are potentially life-threatening. The most common bacterial pathogens associated with skin infections are Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus pyogenes . This article will cover diagnosis and management of the most common skin infections, high-lighting important features of potentially lethal presentations requiring hospitalisation. Infections affecting superficial layers of the skin, deeper layers, and accessory tissues are considered.