title: Bacterial skin infections.
abstract: This article discusses the more common dermatoses caused by Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci and coagulase-positive staphylococci. Included are diseases caused by the organism directly and those caused by exotoxins elaborated by the organisms. Current concepts of pathogenesis and treatment are presented.
authors.affiliation: Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Scott
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D012874:Skin Diseases, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents