skin and skin structure clostridium infection

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 infection

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 acinetobacter infection

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…
sjogren's syndrome

Sjogren’s Syndrome

Sjogren's syndrome is a chronic systemic autoimmune disorder that primarily targets the body’s exocrine glands—most notably the salivary and lacrimal glands—leading to dryness of the…
sitosterolemia

Sitosterolemia

Sitosterolemia is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the abnormal accumulation of plant sterols (phytosterols) in the body, particularly sitosterol. This condition disrupts cholesterol metabolism,…
sinusitis

Sinusitis

Sinusitis, also known as rhinosinusitis, refers to inflammation of the mucosal lining of the paranasal sinuses. It is a common clinical condition affecting millions globally,…