title: Cutaneous bacterial infections. How to manage primary, secondary, and tertiary lesions.
abstract: Lesions of the threefold spectrum of bacterial infections usually can be diagnosed on the basis of the clinical picture, but sometimes laboratory studies and a therapeutic trial may be needed for confirmation. Fortunately, a number of effective antimicrobial agents and adjunctive measures are available for treatment.
authors.affiliation: Jefferson Center for International Dermatology, Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia.
authors.forename: L C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Parish
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Witkowski
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D012874:Skin Diseases, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents