Cellulitis secondary to web space dermatophytosis.
Cellulitis occurring in the lower extremity is encountered frequently and results from a breach of the skin and inoculation of opportunistic bacteria. It has been shown that when web space dermatophytosis is present, changes may occur in normal skin morphology and bacterial flora that can result in severe infection. Knowledge of the pathophysiology of interdigital dermatophytosis allows the clinician to choose the most appropriate empiric antibiotic therapy when treating a secondarily caused cellulitis of the lower extremity.
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Department of Orthopedics, University of Texas, Health Science Center at San Antonio, USA.
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D000368:Aged; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002481:Cellulitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D003881:Dermatomycoses / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000382:microbiology; D006090:Gram-Negative Bacteria; D006801:Humans; D014008:Tinea Pedis / Q000150:complications; D014034:Toes / Q000382:microbiology*
D000935:Antifungal Agents