Post by newandbetterme on Jun 11, 2005 22:37:28 GMT -5
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Ecthyma is an [glow=red,2,300]ulcerative[/glow] pyoderma of the skin caused by group A beta-hemolytic streptococci. Because ecthyma extends into the dermis, it is often referred to as a [glow=red,2,300]deeper[/glow] form of impetigo.
Ecthyma [glow=red,2,300]begins similarly to superficial impetigo[/glow]. Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci may initiate the lesion or may secondarily infect preexisting wounds. Preexisting tissue damage (eg, [glow=red,2,300]excoriations, [/glow]insect bites, dermatitis) and immunocompromised states (eg, diabetes, neutropenia) predispose patients to the development of ecthyma. Spread of skin streptococci is augmented by crowding and [glow=red,2,300]poor hygiene[/glow].
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Ecthyma is an [glow=red,2,300]ulcerative[/glow] pyoderma of the skin caused by group A beta-hemolytic streptococci. Because ecthyma extends into the dermis, it is often referred to as a [glow=red,2,300]deeper[/glow] form of impetigo.
Ecthyma [glow=red,2,300]begins similarly to superficial impetigo[/glow]. Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci may initiate the lesion or may secondarily infect preexisting wounds. Preexisting tissue damage (eg, [glow=red,2,300]excoriations, [/glow]insect bites, dermatitis) and immunocompromised states (eg, diabetes, neutropenia) predispose patients to the development of ecthyma. Spread of skin streptococci is augmented by crowding and [glow=red,2,300]poor hygiene[/glow].
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