Cutaneous manifestations of Staphylococcus aureus disease.
Staphylococcus aureus is a common pathogen in clinical infectious disease. The cutaneous manifestations can vary dramatically from a simple infected hair follicle to a life-threatening illness such as toxic shock syndrome or staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome. The authors review the variety of manifestations of various S aureus infections on the skin.
Howell
Eric R
ER
Division of Dermatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27834, USA.
Phillips
Charles M
CM
D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D013207:Staphylococcal Skin Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus