Skin Infections

Skin Infections, IMPETIGO, serious infection,bacterial skin infections, ECTHYMA, boils, carbuncles, scarlet fever, herpes, chicken pox, warts
Skin infections can range from a local superficial problem, such as IMPETIGO, to a widespread and more serious infection. Examples of bacterial skin infections include ECTHYMA, folliculitis, BOILS, CARBUNCLES, SCARLET FEVER, CELLULITIS, and so on. Viral infections with skin symptoms include HERPES, CHICKEN POX, SHINGLES, WARTS, MEASLES, GERMAN MEASLES, FIFTH DISEASE, and AIDS.
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