Skin Infections: Assessment and Management

Infection refers to the invasion of an organism’s body tissues by disease-causing agents and their multiplication inside the body. Infections of the skin caused due to bacteria, fungi, virus, and parasitic infestations, stings, and bites are called skin infections. They can cause inflammation in the skin. Some of the common examples of bacterial skin infections are cellulitis, erysipelas, impetigo, and folliculitis. Fungal skin infections usually affect the skin, hair, and nails. Parasitic infections are generally caused by protozoa, cnidaria, arthropoda, echinodermata, bryozoa, annelida, platyhelminthes, and cyanobacteria. Viral infections include Butcher's wart, cowpox, Eczema vaccinatum, Condylomata acuminate, Chikungunya fever, etc. The topics included in this book on skin infections are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. It includes some of the vital pieces of work being conducted across the world, on various topics related to the assessment and management of skin infections. This book attempts to assist those with a goal of delving into dermatology.