Approach to Aquatic Skin Infections

作者：Vasagar Brintha^*; Jain Vasudha; Germinario Anthony; Watson Heber J; Ouzts Michael; Presutti Richard John; Alvarez Salvador

来源：Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice , 2018, 45(3): 555-+.

DOI：10.1016/j.pop.2018.05.010

• Aquatic infection
• Skin infection
• Vibrio
• Aeromonas
• Edwardsiella
• Erysipelothrix
• Mycobacterium

Aquatic-based infections can present a treatment challenge for primary care physicians because of the likely polymicrobial nature of the infection and the possibility of uncommon pathogenic organisms. Although Staphylococcus and Streptococcus species that colonize the skin are the most common etiologic agents associated with saltwater and freshwater skin and soft tissue infections, other significant pathogens can include Vibrio, Aeromonas, Edwardsiella, Erysipelothrix, and Mycobacterium. Early detection and appropriate management of aquatic infections can significantly decrease morbidity and mortality. This article reviews the pathophysiology, presentation, and management for the most common waterborne pathogens causing skin and soft tissue infections.

• 出版日期2018-9