title: Common bacterial skin infections. Diagnostic clues and therapeutic options.
abstract: Prompt, accurate characterization of skin infections can help avoid serious, more invasive complications. With appropriate empirical therapy, treatment failure can be prevented. The authors of this article discuss several common skin infections, including bite wound infections, and recommend various drug regimens to consider when planning initial therapy.
authors: Division of Family Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles.
authors: R M
authors: RM
authors: Kahn
authors: E J
authors: EJ
authors: Goldstein
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D001734:Bites, Human / Q000628:therapy; D002481:Cellulitis / Q000628:therapy; D003015:Clostridium Infections / Q000628:therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004886:Erysipelas / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007169:Impetigo / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D012874:Skin Diseases, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents