Impetigo Emedicine
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Impetigo: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Impetigo is a highly contagious gram-positive bacterial infection of the superficial layers of the epidermis. The 2 forms of impetigo are bullous impetigo and nonbullous impetigo. Impetigo is caused by Staphylococcus aureus and group A beta-hemolytic ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 17, 2010 at 10:01 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the skin. The condition peaks during summer and fall. Learn more.http://bit.ly/bpbIbH
Impetigo: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Impetigo is a skin condition that is part of several different infectious skin diseases. This is a superficial, predominantly nonfollicular, infection. The name is believed to be derived from the Latin impetere (to assail). It exists ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 27, 2010 at 2:52 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Impetigo is a skin condition that is part of several different infectious skin diseases. Learn more about impetigo. http://bit.ly/cAVruD
Ecthyma: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Ecthyma is an ulcerative pyoderma of the skin caused by group A beta-hemolytic streptococci. Because ecthyma extends into the dermis, it is often referred to as a deeper form of impetigo. {{mediatitle:1052348_1}}{{media:1052348_1}}{{mediacaption:1052348_1}} {{mediatitle:1052349_2}}{{media:1052349_2}}{{mediacaption:1052349_2}} Pathophysiology Ecthyma begins ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 17, 2010 at 9:22 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
A condition similar to impetigo, ecthyma causes ulcerative lesions on the skin & is caused by a type of group A strep. http://bit.ly/aEz0bF
Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) is a toxin-mediated type of exfoliative dermatitis. Toxin-mediated staphylococcal syndromes comprise a group of blistering skin diseases, ranging in severity from localized bullous impetigo to staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome, in which ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 17, 2010 at 10:47 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome usually occurs in babies & children. What it is and why children are susceptible? http://bit.ly/c6hALS
Gram-Negative Toe Web Infection: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Gram-negative interweb foot impetigo is a relatively common and troubling disorder.1 The infection is commonly associated with the use of closed-toe or tight-fitting shoes and in individuals in whom strong physical exertion plays an important ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on June 24, 2010 at 2:23 pm By:
Medscape Dermatology Health Site
Gram-Negative Toe Web Infection - Latest for 2010 at http://bit.ly/9ZFF16
Friction Blisters: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Friction blisters of the skin commonly occur in active populations. They are the result of frictional forces between the involved skin area and the object with which the skin is in contact. Friction blisters create localized ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2010 at 11:28 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Blisters on the skin caused by friction can be dangerous due to possible secondary infections. Learn more. http://bit.ly/ce1AYc
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Julie Bohlen
Health content professional with MBA in heathcare management. Sharing quality health resources and news. On executive team at OrganizedWisdom.
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Julie Bohlen
Health content professional with MBA in heathcare management. Sharing quality health resources and news. On executive team at OrganizedWisdom.
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