Condition Article

Skin Infections

Skin infections can be caused by bacteria, virus, fungus, or parasites. Impetigo is a type among kids. Shingles is a reactivation of chickenpox virus.

Infectious DiseaseIntegumentary

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Definition

Skin infections can be caused by bacteria, virus, fungus, or parasites. Impetigo is a type among kids. Shingles is a reactivation of chickenpox virus.

Concept record

Canonical title: Skin Infections
Alphabetical key: S
Category: Infectious Disease
Content type: Condition Article
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations: None recorded for this concept yet.
Article status: Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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