COURSE OVERVIEW
Bacterial infections of the skin are common in clinical practice. These infections may be superficial or deep. Superficial infections are characterized by inflammation (redness and swelling), moist eczematous lesions, papules or pustules, itching, scratching or chewing of affected area along with hair loss. Deep skin infections characterized by inflammation, ulcerative lesions with serosanguinous crusting and pus, and hair loss The aetiology, classification, diagnosis and treatment of folliculitis, furunculosis, carbuncle, cellulitis, erysipelas, impetigo, ecthyma, erythrasma, hidradenitis suppurativa and paronychia is discussed.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to
• Be able to correctly recognise and diagnose common bacterial infections
• Select various therapeutic options for the above conditions
• Understand the rationale behind treatments for the various bacterial infections of the skin