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SKIN AND SOFT-TISSUE INFECTIONS
Camille E. Beaudduy, Jennifer Cocohoba, Douglas N. Fish
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The chapter provides a comprehensive overview of skin and soft-tissue infections, detailing the classification of these infections and the predominant bacterial species responsible. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing the differences between primary infections, which typically affect healthy skin, and secondary infections that occur in previously damaged skin. The chapter also addresses the emergence of resistant strains, particularly methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), and outlines management strategies for various types of SSTIs.
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