Archive for April 1st, 2008

01 Apr

Dermatologic Manifestations of HIV Infection - part 1

Infectious cutaneous conditions
Staphylococcus aureus infections
Staphylococcus aureus is the most common bacterial skin infection in persons with HIV disease.
Bullous impetigo. Bullous impetigo is most common in hot, humid weather, presenting as very superficial blisters or erosions, most commonly seen in the groin or axilla.
Ecthyma is an eroded or superficially ulcerated lesion with an adherent crust. Purulent [...]

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