In the UK, 15% of consultations in primary care relate to problems with the skin. Bacterial skin infections are common and range widely in their size, severity and variety of skin changes produced. This article aims to provide information on the clinical presentation and management of bacterial skin infections including folliculitis, furunculosis, impetigo, ecythma, staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome, cellulitis, erysipelas and necrotizing fasciitis.
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