Emerging infections in dermatology.
Cutaneous infections are common in dermatology. They occur in all populations and all ages. This review will focus on 3 emerging infections encountered by dermatologists; community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Epstein-Barr virus infections, and the atypical mycobacterial infections. The background, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of each of the 3 infections will be discussed.
Jackson
J Mark
JM
University of Louisville, Division of Dermatology, Dermatology Specialists, Louisville, KY 40202, USA. kmmjackson@aol.com
D017714:Community-Acquired Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy*; D020031:Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D016106:Methicillin Resistance; D009165:Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy*; D013207:Staphylococcal Skin Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus