Bacterial Skin Infections



The skin provides a remarkably good barrier against bacterial infections. Although many bacteria come in contact with or reside on the skin, they are normally unable to establish an infection.
When bacterial skin infections do occur, they can range in size from a tiny spot to the entire body surface. They can range in seriousness as well, from harmless to life threatening.

Risk Factors

Some people are at particular risk of developing skin infections:

·         People with diabetes, who are likely to have poor blood flow, especially to the hands and feet, and the high levels of sugar (glucose) in their blood, which decrease the ability of white blood cells to fight infections
·         People who are older
·         People who have human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), AIDS or other immune disorders, or hepatitis
·         People who are undergoing chemotherapy or treatment with other drugs that suppress the immune system


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