PPT-Skin and Joint Infections

George Smulian MD 2318 Question 1 A 22 yo M is seen in clinic for a painful spot on his right leg It appeared approximately 3 days ago Of note he is on the football team at the local university On exam he is afebrile with normal heart rate and blood pressure He has no streaking or lymphadenopathy A 3 cm x 3 cm tender fluctuant lesion is palpable over his right thigh No erythema is noted In addition to incision and drainage what else needs to be done. A.Petkevičius A.Petkevičius Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Medical Academy, Department of Skin and Medical Academy, Department of A. Bacterial Skin Diseases. 1. . Staphylococcus aureus. – the most serious Staphylococcal pathogen. A) Gram-positive cocci that form grape-like clusters that are frequently found in the nostrils of virtually every person at one time or another. Keri Holmes-. Maybank. , MD. Medical University of South Carolina. Cellulitis. Impetigo. Erysipelas. Abscess. Animal bite. Human bite. Surgical site infection. Necrotizing fasciitis. Skin and Soft Tissue Infections. A. Bacterial Skin Diseases. 1. . Staphylococcus aureus. – the most serious Staphylococcal pathogen. A) Gram-positive cocci that form grape-like clusters that are frequently found in the nostrils of virtually every person at one time or another. 2017. Sexually Transmitted Infections. Key Messages. Sex should be a positive experience.. STIs are a possibility when engaging in sexual activity.. STIs can be spread via:. Skin to skin contact. Oral, anal or vaginal sex. Skin pathology Skin diseases are common and diverse, ranging from irritating acne to life-threatening melanoma. Either intrinsic to skin, or systemic diseases involving many tissues, or genetic syndromes such as neurofibromatosis. Acute Care. AHRQ Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic . Use. AHRQ Pub. No. 17(20)-0028-EF. November 2019 . Objectives. Describe . the approach to diagnosing . cellulitis.. Describe the microbiology of cellulitis and how that informs empiric therapy.. IMPETIGO, ABSCESSES, CELLULITIS, AND ERYSIPELA. Objectives. Differentiate . the various types of skin and soft tissue infections and there clinical . presentation. Name . pathogens commonly . involved in skin and soft tissue . Dermatophyte. infections (. Ringworm/. Tinea. ). Candidiasis (. Yeasts. ). Pityriasis. . Versicolor. (. Yeasts. ). Dermatophyte. infections . Also known as ringworm infections.. Three . types of . What are . exanthems. ?. Any skin rash associated with a viral infection. If found on mucosal surfaces it is called an . enanthem. .. What viruses cause . exanthems. ?. Measles. Rubella. Human herpes viruses (herpes simplex, varicella zoster. Introduction : . Some fungi live on the skin as part of the normal skin flora while. others come into contact with the skin through the environment. and animals. Superficial fungal infections attack the epidermis,. Mohammed Al-Haddab,MD,FRCPC. Assistant Professor, consultant dermatologist and dermatosurgeon. Objectives . To be familiar with common bacterial, viral, mycobacterial, fungal, and parasitic infections of the skin.. .. Covers the internal organs and protects them from injury. Serves as a barrier from pathogens (bacteria). Helps prevent fluid loss. Stores water and fat. Helps control body temperature. Helps get rid of certain body wastes (salt, sweat). diseases are particularly important causes of death among. . the elderly, people with the acquired immunodeficiency. . syndrome (AIDS), persons with chronic diseases, and. . patients. . receiving immunosuppressive drugs.