Skin Infections

Infection refers to the invasion of an organism's body tissues by disease-causing agents and their multiplication inside the body. Infections of the skin caused due to bacteria fungi virus and parasitic infestations stings and bites are called skin infections. They can cause inflammation in the skin. Some of the common examples of bacterial skin infections are cellulitis erysipelas impetigo and folliculitis. Fungal skin infections usually affect the skin hair and nails. Parasitic infections are generally caused by protozoa cnidaria arthropoda echinodermata bryozoa annelida platyhelminthes and cyanobacteria. Viral infections include Butcher's wart cowpox Eczema vaccinatum Condylomata acuminate Chikungunya fever etc. The topics included in this book on skin infections are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. It includes some of the vital pieces of work being conducted across the world on various topics related to the assessment and management of skin infections. This book attempts to assist those with a goal of delving into dermatology.