Common bacterial pyodermas

Taking aim against the most likely pathogens

John A. Carroll Dr Carroll is staff attending physician, department of medicine, Maricopa Medical Center, Phoenix. His interests include infectious disease, obesity, and central venous access techniques.Correspondence[email protected]

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David B. WisingerMayo Medical School, Rochester, MinnesotaDivision of General Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine Residency Program Maricopa Medical Center, Phoenix

, MD (SERIES COORDINATOR) (Assistant Professor of Medicine, Chief, Program Director) (SERIES COORDINATOR) (Assistant Professor of Medicine, Chief, Program Director)

Abstract

Impetigo, ecthyma, cellulitis, and other pyodermas may be caused by a wide range of infectious organisms. Because treatment often must be initiated before culture results are available, accurate recognition and appropriate empirical therapy are important. How familiar are you with management of common skin infections?

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