CH 19 infectious diseases of the skin and wounds

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Skin Anatomy

Physical and chemical properties that make it a significant barrier against microbial invaders → burns and breaks contributed to entry of microorganisms

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Staphylococcus aureus

Virulence factors : Coagulase, Hyluronidase, Capsule, Toxins

Concerns : Drug resistance → due to beta lactmase leading to MRSA and VRSA

Disease : Boil, Sty, SSS, Impetigo

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Streptococcus pyogènes

Virulence factors : strepokinase, hyalutonidase, M protein

Disease ; impretigo, cellulitis, necrotizing fasciitis

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Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Virulence factors : Fimbriae, capsule, endotoxin

Diseases ; Dermatitis, Burn patients