title: [Infections of the skin caused by gram-negative pathogens. Foot infections--wound infections--folliculitis].
abstract: Gram-negative bacilli are ubiquitous. They are found in 10-15% of the intertriginous bacterial flora and the most important one is Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Heat, moisture, mazeration, and reduction of the normal Gram-positive flora favor a rapid establishment of Gram-negative bacilli and the ensuing development of clinical infections. The diagnosis depends of the characteristic clinical features and localization, the patient's history, as well as the result of bacteriological investigation. The significance of the isolation of Gram-negative bacilli from non-specific lesions must be carefully evaluated. Cutaneous lesions respond well to therapy if they can be dried. Systemic antibiotics acting against Gram-negative bacilli have been found helpful. In patients with acne and Gram-negative folliculitis, isotretinoin has a good effect.
authors.affiliation: Dermatologische Klinik der Städt. Krankenanstalten Krefeld.
authors.forename: S W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Wassilew
mesh_terms: D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000382:microbiology*; D005499:Folliculitis / Q000382:microbiology*; D005533:Foot Dermatoses / Q000382:microbiology*; D006090:Gram-Negative Bacteria / Q000302:isolation & purification; D006801:Humans; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D012867:Skin / Q000382:microbiology; D012874:Skin Diseases, Infectious / Q000382:microbiology*; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000382:microbiology*
vernacular_title: Infekte der Haut durch gram-negative Keime. Fussinfekte--Wundinfektionen--Follikulitiden.