Infectious Diseases of the Skin

Dirk M. Elston, MD, FAAD
Department of Dermatology, Geisinger Medical Center, PA, USA

Contributing Authors:
Tammie Ferringer, Whitney High,
Omar Sangueza, Stephen K. Tyring

Infections remain the leading cause of death worldwide and as new antibiotics are developed organisms develop mechanisms of resistance. Successful treatment of skin infections relies on accurate and swift diagnosis and visual inspection remains the most important means to that end. This book aims to provide a pictorial guide to the diagnosis of common bacterial, fungal, and viral skin infections, as well as recognition of arthropods of medical importance. The text is divided into chapters by class of organism, and in each chapter by clinical entity. It will be of lasting value to dermatologists in practice and training, and to general physicians/practitioners interested in dermatology.

Contents

Introduction

1. Bacterial Infections
2. Viral Infections
3. Fungal Infections
4. Tropical Infections
5. Arthropods and Infestations

Index