Skin infection

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Contents 1 Used for 2 Broader Terms 3 Narrower Terms 4 Related Terms 5 Scope Note 6 Facts

Used for

furunculosis, impetigo, pyoderma, pyodermia

Broader Terms

infection, skin disorder

Narrower Terms

dermatomycosis, granuloma

Related Terms

Streptococcus pyogenes

Scope Note

skin diseases caused by bacteria, fungi, parasites, or viruses; may present on the surface of the skin, or underlying dermal layers.

Facts

• Skin infections are common disease and they may be caused by bacteria, fungi or viruses.
• About 90% of fungal skin infections are caused by "dermatophytes", which are parasitic fungi who affect the skin, hair, or nails
• Bacteria can cause different types of skin infection such as boils, carbuncles, furuncles, cellulitis, abscesses, impetigo, and erysipelas.
• Bacteria S. aureus is most common to cause skin infections like folliculitis, boils...

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