title: Infections of wounds and soft tissues.
abstract: Reduction of bacterial dose and support of host defense mechanisms are paramount in the prevention of infections. When infection is established, aggressive search for its cause and extent is necessary. Vigorous nonoperative (antibiotic, nutritional) and operative therapies are needed to eradicate infection and to salvage life and limb.
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000628:therapy; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001419:Bacteria / Q000276:immunology; D002481:Cellulitis / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D007113:Immunity, Innate; D009336:Necrosis / Q000628:therapy; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000517:prevention & control; D014774:Virulence; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents