title: Common skin infections.
abstract: A variety of skin infections is seen in general practice. Because the diagnosis can often be made clinically, therapy can be initiated before laboratory results are obtained. Some of the common skin infections are discussed in this article.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Royal Newcastle Hospital, New South Wales.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Sippe
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003881:Dermatomycoses / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D012874:Skin Diseases, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D013207:Staphylococcal Skin Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents