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Clinical Management of Skin and Skin-Structure Infections, 2E

Dirk M. Elston, MD Dirk M. Elston, MD
Managing Director, Ackerman Academy of Dermatopathology
Stephen K. Tyring, MD, PhD, MBA Stephen K. Tyring, MD, PhD, MBA
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Tx
Whitney A. High, MD Whitney A. High, MD
University of Colorado, Denver, Colo
Tammie Ferringer, MD Tammie Ferringer, MD
Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pa
Richard K, Scher, MD Richard K, Scher, MD
Professor Emeritus of Dermatology, Columbia University

Diagnosis techniques, differential diagnosis, patient characteristics, and management issues specific to each condition (cellulitis, impetigo, folliculitis, wound infections, abscesses, erysipelas, and acute paronychia) are presented. Appropriate antimicrobial therapy (oral and topical), antimicrobial activity of the various agents, pathogens involved, and resistant organisms are reviewed in detail. Special patient populations, including diabetics, immunocompromised, and penicillin-allergic patients are also discussed.

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Published In: 2012
Length: 240 pages
ISBN: 978-1-932610-47-5
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