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Skin Diseases and Disorders01:23

Skin Diseases and Disorders

Skin is the first line of defense and encounters a variety of microbes. Some pathogenic strains are often the cause of a broad range of infections of the skin and other body systems. These conditions can affect people of all ages and may have different causes, including genetic factors, infections, autoimmune reactions, environmental factors, and lifestyle choices.
Gram-positive Staphylococcus spp. and Streptococcus spp. are responsible for many of the most common skin infections. However, many...
Staphylococcal Skin Infections01:29

Staphylococcal Skin Infections

Staphylococcus aureus is a Gram-positive coccus that resides harmlessly on the skin and mucous membranes of healthy individuals. When the skin barrier is breached, it can shift from a commensal to an opportunistic pathogen. This transition is facilitated by surface adhesins, such as clumping factor B and S. aureus surface protein G (SasG), which bind to structural proteins, including loricrin and cytokeratin, in the damaged epidermis. Protein A, another key factor, binds the Fc region of...
Healthcare Associated Infections I: Iatrogenic, Exogenic and Endogenic01:26

Healthcare Associated Infections I: Iatrogenic, Exogenic and Endogenic

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) occur in a healthcare facility while a person receives care for another ailment. This category also includes work-related infections among healthcare staff.
HAIs significantly increase the cost of health care. Extended stays in healthcare institutions, increased disability, increased costs of medications, including specialized antibiotics, and prolonged recovery times add to the patient's expenses and the healthcare institution and funding bodies. Common...
Healthcare Associated Infections II: Preventive Measures01:22

Healthcare Associated Infections II: Preventive Measures

Essential infection prevention measures are based on the knowledge of the infection chain, the modes of transmission in healthcare settings, and the use of the best practices in all healthcare settings. Compulsory public reporting of healthcare-associated infection rates is needed to allow individuals and the community to make informed choices regarding selecting a healthcare facility.
The best practices for preventing healthcare-associated infections include hand hygiene, patient risk...
Endocarditis I: Introduction01:25

Endocarditis I: Introduction

Introduction:Endocarditis is the infection of the endocardium, the inner lining of the heart and its valves. When the heart muscle is involved, the condition is termed myocarditis, while an infection of the outer lining is called pericarditis. Infective endocarditis (IE) primarily affects the endocardium, where pathogens adhere to the valves or lining, forming vegetation that can lead to severe complications. Infective endocarditis occurs when microorganisms, usually bacteria from other body...
Factors Affecting the Risk of Infection01:26

Factors Affecting the Risk of Infection

The hosts' susceptibility to infection depends on several factors. The integrity of the skin and mucous membranes helps protect the body against microbial attacks. When the skin is altered, the chance of infection, limb loss, and even death increases.
The integrity and count of the white blood cells help the body resist pathogens and fight infection. When impaired, it reduces the body's resistance to pathogens. The acidic pH levels of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary tracts, and skin create...

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Subcutaneous Infection of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
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Subcutaneous Infection of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)

Published on: February 9, 2011

[Soft tissue infections].

Mónica Ibáñez Barceló1, Virginia Pomar Solchaga, Santos Castañeda

  • 1Reumatología, Hospital Son Llàtzer, Palma de Mallorca, Baleares, España. mibanez@hsll.es

Medicina Clinica
|April 17, 2009
PubMed
Summary

Soft tissue infections are increasing due to resistant bacteria like MRSA. Effective management requires surveillance, proper antibiotics, and surgical debridement for better patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Rising incidence and mortality of soft tissue infections globally.
  • Contributing factors include immunocompromised patients and antibiotic resistance.
  • Pathogen adaptability exacerbates infection spread.

Purpose:

  • To review the current landscape of soft tissue infections.
  • To highlight the growing threat of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
  • To emphasize optimal management strategies.

Summary:

  • Soft tissue infections (STIs) pose a significant health challenge.
  • Staphylococcus aureus, particularly MRSA, is a primary pathogen.
  • Management involves surveillance, empirical antibiotic therapy, and surgical intervention.

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Subcutaneous Infection of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
12:18

Subcutaneous Infection of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)

Published on: February 9, 2011

Impact:

  • Informed clinical decision-making for STIs.
  • Enhanced understanding of MRSA prevalence and impact.
  • Improved strategies for combating antibiotic-resistant infections.