Soft-Tissue Infections
Skin and soft‑tissue infections (SSTIs) are a spectrum of bacterial, fungal or parasitic conditions that involve the epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, fascia, muscle or associated structures, ranging from superficial cellulitis to necrotising fasciitis.
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- Skin and soft‑tissue infections (SSTIs) are a spectrum of bacterial, fungal or parasitic conditions that involve the epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, fascia, muscle or associated structures, ranging from superficial cellulitis to necrotising fasciitis. (Skin and soft-tissue infections)
- *After reading this note you will be able to recognise, classify and initiate appropriate investigation and management of common skin and soft‑tissue infections seen in Kenyan hospitals. (Skin and soft-tissue infections)
- WEEK 4: SKIN/SOFT TISSUE, CANCER-PATIENT INFECTIONS, VIRAL/FUNGAL/PARASITICSkin and soft tissue infections: (Pharmacology CRASH Course)
- | Antistaphylococcal | Flucloxacillin, cloxacillin | Staph aureus — beta-lactamase stable | MSSA skin/soft tissue infections, osteomyelitis | (Pharmco Notes)
- | Tigecycline | MDR organisms; MRSA; ESBL producers; intra-abdominal + skin/soft tissue infections | (Pharmco Notes)