Abstract
Skin and soft tissue infections among the non–human immunodeficiency virus infected immunosuppressed population are a serious and growing concern. Many pathogens can cause cutaneous infections in these patients owing to the highly varied and profound immune deficits. Although patients can be infected by typical organisms, the diversity and antimicrobial-resistant nature of the organisms causing these infections result in significant morbidity and mortality. The diagnostic approach to these infections in immunocompromised hosts can differ dramatically depending on the potential causative organisms. An understanding of new immunosuppressive treatments and evolving antimicrobial resistance patterns are required to optimally manage these difficult cases.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 199-217 |
Number of pages | 19 |
Journal | Infectious Disease Clinics of North America |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 2021 |
Keywords
- Antimicrobial resistance
- Fungal infection
- Immunocompromised host
- Necrotizing fasciitis
- Skin infection
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Microbiology (medical)
- Infectious Diseases