Author/Editor		Lotrič-Furlan, Stanka; Kotar, Tadeja
Title		Stopenjska obravnava okužb kože in mehkih tkiv
Translated title		Diagnostic aproach to skin and soft-tissue infections
Type		članek
Source		In: Beović B, Strle F, Čižman M, editors. Stopenjska obravnava najpogostejših okužb. Zbornik predavanj Infektološki simpozij 2006; 2006 mar; Ljubljana. Ljubljana: Sekcija za kemoterapijo SZD, Klinika za infekcijske bolezni in vročinska stanja,
Publication year		2006
Volume		str. 197-212
Language		slo
Abstract		Skin and soft-tissue infections are common. The majority of these infections in immunocompetent patient are caused by gram-positive bacteria such as Streptococcus group A and Staplcylococcus aureus. Clinical assessment of the severity of infection is difficult; knowledge of risk factors and careful medical history with physical examination are helpful in establishing the correct diagnosis. Impetigo, erysipelas, folliculitis, furuncles and carbuncles may be treated by physicians of family practice. ln the majority of these infections additional laboratory examinations are not necessary. Patients with soft-tissue infections accompanied by signs and symptoms of systemic toxicity (cellulitis, necrotizing fasciitis) should be admitted to the hospital immediately and a definite etiologic diagnosis should be established. The treatment strategy should be based upon appropriate Gram stain, blood culture, needle aspiration and skin biopsy.
Descriptors		SKIN DISEASES, BACTERIAL SOFT TISSUE INFECTIONS FASCIITIS, NECROTIZING IMPETIGO FOLLICULITIS CARBUNCLE FURUNCULOSIS ERYSIPELAS CELLULITIS