Update on current care guidelines. Bacterial skin infections
Ranki, A.; Hyry, H.; Klimenko, T.; Laukkala, T.; Majamaa, H.; Mäkelä, M.; Syrjänen, J.; Vuopio, J.
Duodecim; Laaketieteellinen Aikakauskirja 126(24): 2883-2884
2010
ISSN/ISBN: 0012-7183 PMID: 21268910 Document Number: 643234
Bacterial skin infections are common, and range from mild to serious, even life-threatening infections. This guideline presents treatment options for erysipelas, cellulitis, impetigo, ecthyma, folliculitis, abscess, paronychia (nail infection) and early borreliosis as well as for erysipeloid, mycobacterial skin infections and tularemia. Recommended antibiotic and/or other treatments are described for children and adults.