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Journal of Skin
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September 18-20, 2017 SAN ANTONIO, TX, USA
World Dermatological Congress
Dermatology Congress 2017
Bacterial skin infections
Luiz A B Pôrto
Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil
Introduction: Bacterial skin infections are very prevalent in clinical practice and have great variability of
presentations, etiology and severity. They are usually characterized by the presence of signs of inflammation -
erythema, edema, heat and local pain or hypersensitivity - associated or not with other manifestations, such as
fever, ulceration, exulceration or blistering. Thus, prior recognition of severe, life-threatening conditions is very
important for effective treatment.
Epidemiology: The incidence in the general population is 24.6 per 1000 person-years and prevalence rate in the
hospitalized population ranges from 7% to 10%.
Etiology: Most cases of bacterial cutaneous infection are caused by beta-hemolytic streptococci or Staphylococcus
aureus, but other bacteria also cause these infections. Direct examination of smear with Gram stain or culture of
pus may be required to identify the etiologic agent. Clinical charts: the main kinds of bacterial skin infections
are: Pyoderma; Folliculitis; Abscess and furunculosis; Erysipelas and cellulite; Necrotizing fasciitis. These types
of infection have some specifics characteristics, clinical outcome and treatments. There are topical and systemic
antibiotic therapies. In some cases, it is necessary for surgery intervention and hospitalization.
Conclusion: It is important to identify the kind of the bacterial skin infection as soon as possible to treat
adequately and avoid complications to the patient.
Biography
Luiz A B Pôrto is a Physician, graduated in the Faculty of Medicine from Federal University of Minas Gerais in Belo Horizonte. He has completed his Post-
graduation in Medicine and Cosmetic Surgery from 2015 to 2016 in CEMEPE. He is working in the Dermatology Department of the institution IMEG in Belo
Horizonte- Brazil. He has his expertise in evaluation and passion in improving the health and wellbeing. His open and contextual evaluation model based on
responsive constructivists creates new pathways for improving healthcare. He has built this model after years of experience in public health and dermatology in
hospital, clinical office and education institutions.