Abstract

CUNTO, Eleonora R. et al. Severe skin and soft tissue infections. An update. Medicina (B. Aires) [online]. 2020, vol.80, n.5, pp.531-540. ISSN 0025-7680.

Severe skin and soft tissue infections present a high morbidity and mortality and require a complex surgical treatment. Its estimated annual incidence is 0.3 to 5 cases per 10 000 people. The most common etiologic agents are Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, anaerobes and gram-negative bacilli. A prompt diagnosis and the timely initiation of an empirical antibiotic scheme and repeated surgical debridement can avert a worrisome outcome. New therapeutic options are promising, especially for infections caused by multidrug resistant germs. A multidisciplinary approach is fundamental for the correct management of these conditions.

Keywords : Cellulitis; Fasciitis; Myositis; Diagnosis; Treatment.

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