Skin and Skin Structure Infections
Skin and skin structure infections (SSSIs) encompass a wide spectrum of bacterial infections involving the epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, fascia, and muscle. These infections vary…
Skin and Skin Structure Fusobacterium Infections
Fusobacterium species are obligate anaerobic, gram-negative bacilli commonly found in the oropharynx, gastrointestinal tract, and genitourinary system. Though often commensal, these bacteria can cause severe…
Skin and Skin Structure Enterococcus Infections
Enterococcus species, primarily Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium, are gram-positive, facultative anaerobic cocci that commonly inhabit the gastrointestinal tract. Although often considered low-virulence organisms, they…
Skin and Skin Structure Enterobacter Infections
Enterobacter species, primarily Enterobacter cloacae and Enterobacter aerogenes (now Klebsiella aerogenes), are gram-negative, facultative anaerobic bacilli within the Enterobacteriaceae family. While commonly colonizing the gastrointestinal…
Skin and Skin Structure Escherichia coli Infections
Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a facultative anaerobic, gram-negative bacillus that predominantly inhabits the gastrointestinal tract. While widely recognized as a cause of urinary tract…
Skin and Skin Structure Clostridium Infections
Clostridium species are anaerobic, spore-forming, gram-positive bacilli found ubiquitously in soil, the gastrointestinal tract, and human skin. Certain species, particularly Clostridium perfringens, Clostridium septicum, and…
Skin and Skin Structure Citrobacter Infections
Citrobacter species, members of the Enterobacteriaceae family, are gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic bacilli. While commonly associated with urinary tract and gastrointestinal infections, they are increasingly implicated…
Skin and Skin Structure Bacteroides fragilis Infections
Bacteroides fragilis is an obligate anaerobic, gram-negative bacillus commonly found in the gastrointestinal flora. While typically commensal, it becomes pathogenic when introduced into sterile areas…
Skin and Skin Structure Anaerobic Infections
Anaerobic bacteria are a significant cause of skin and skin structure infections (SSTIs), particularly in polymicrobial wounds. These pathogens thrive in environments with low oxygen…
Skin and Skin Structure Acinetobacter Infections
Acinetobacter species, particularly Acinetobacter baumannii, are gram-negative, opportunistic pathogens implicated in a range of healthcare-associated infections. Among these, skin and skin structure infections (SSTIs) pose…
