What are Infections of the Skin?

Infections of the Skin
Infections of the Skin. Histology of excised skin shows bacterial colonies (cocci and bacilli) in the superficial zone (haematoxylin & eosin). Localised necrosis of scrotum (Fournier's gangrene) in a spinal cord injury patient - a case report: Vaidyanathan S, Soni BM, Hughes PL, Mansour P, Singh G, Darroch J, Oo T - BMC family practice (2002). Not altered. CC.

Infections of the skin are disorders caused by the attack by microorganisms, parasites, and insects.

Examples of infections of the skin include:

  • Impetigo
  • Molluscum contagiosum
  • Verrucae
  • Scabies
  • Tinea
  • Lice
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Last updated on May 22, 2022