Abstract
The location, appearance and clinical course of a skin infection can be used to make a reasonable assumption about its etiology. By carefully considering such factors as entry site and immunocompetence, the physician can make a rational decision about hospitalization and treatment. When appropriate, traditional antibiotics should be used initially, thereby avoiding the temptation to "overkill" the infection with newer, more expensive agents.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Bacterial Infections / drug therapy
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Cellulitis / drug therapy*
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Cellulitis / etiology
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Child
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Child, Hospitalized
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Child, Preschool
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Dermatomycoses / drug therapy
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Erysipelas / drug therapy
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Facial Dermatoses / drug therapy
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Facial Dermatoses / etiology
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Humans
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Impetigo / drug therapy
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Infant
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Leg Dermatoses / drug therapy
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Ludwig's Angina / drug therapy
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Skin Diseases, Infectious / drug therapy*
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Skin Diseases, Infectious / etiology