Dirk M Elston

..When the history and physical exam suggest CA-MRSA infection, and there is no fluctuant collection of purulent material to be drained, a sulfa drug or tetracycline is generally the best choice for initial empiric therapy...

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..This paper will review the major ticks of medical importance and the diseases they transmit, including important emerging pathogens...

..The recurrence and attack rates of close contacts are high and relate to persistent colonization...

..The evidence linking Demodex mites to human disease has implications regarding treatment...

..This commentary discusses the sensitivity and specificity of available tests for iron deficiency and presents practical guidelines for testing and supplementation...

..Other agents, such as zinc salts, are promising in this regard. This article discusses alternatives to antibiotics and mechanisms to stem the emergence of resistance...

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..Incision and drainage is of paramount importance in the treatment of cutaneous abscesses and is sufficient treatment in most uncomplicated skin and soft tissue infections...

..We review the spectrum of bullous disease in patients with LE and discuss the pathogenesis and histology of these eruptions, as well as current therapeutic options...

..Pathologists should approach a diagnosis of BLK cautiously in the setting of severely sun-damaged skin...

..Most epidemiological studies suggest that superficial spreading melanoma is the most common histological subtype of malignant melanoma, but past data may not reflect current patterns of sun exposure or other risk factors...

..scabiei DNA. The most commonly used treatment modalities are permethrin and ivermectin. Persistence of symptoms for 2-6 weeks after successful treatment is common. Most recurrences are because of reinfection from untreated contacts...

..CONCLUSION: Using S-100 immunohistochemical stain on the MMS frozen sections can increase the diagnostic accuracy for complete removal of GCT...

..Bites, stings and infestations can be fatal. Anaphylaxis to vespids and bees can be prevented with immunotherapy. Patients should be referred to an allergist. The acute care and prevention of arthropod injury is discussed below...

..Travelers are often contagious before they are aware that they have the disease, contributing to the spread. This article reviews bacterial, mycobacterial, fungal, and viral pathogens important to dermatologists...

..We report a series of three cases of SCC with a coexisting infiltrate of CLL, including one with perineural involvement, one involving metastatic SCC, and one in which this histologic finding spurred the initial diagnosis of CLL...

..Linezolid, and the newer parenteral antibiotics should be reserved for serious infections...

..The animals were evaluated for the presence of coagulopathy to determine if the incidence of systemic findings correlated with the type of treatment...

..Although no single criterion is 100% reliable, assessment of both these criteria may minimize the risk of misinterpreting vessels in the deep dermis and subcutis...

..Recurrence and spread of infection can be reduced by addressing the carrier state. Strategies for treatment and elimination of staphylococcal carriage are discussed...

..Early diagnosis is mandatory for better outcome. Clinical symptoms and patient's history are essential, but uncommon presentation of these arthropod-borne diseases may be a challenge...

..Infantile digital fibroma (IDF) is a rare benign fibrous tumor of childhood that frequently recurs despite local excision. Conservative, nonsurgical management may result in regression and/or joint deformity...

..We review all previous case reports in the English literature and attempt to clarify the terminology and summarize what is currently known about these unique tumors...

..Abscesses generally respond to drainage. Learning objective: At the conclusion of this learning activity, participants should recognize groups at high risk for community-acquired MSRA infections and manage these infections appropriately...

..Among the factors to be considered are environment, exposure, vector control, and the failure to deliver insect repellent to deployed US personnel...

..These efforts serve as models for the types of problems we may encounter today. It also is critical to review available data concerning the unique aspects of cutaneous diseases in that part of the world...

..Even though the trend in recent years has been toward transverse sections in this setting, we are not aware of any published data directly comparing the two methods...

..Infectious diseases that emerge in Africa or Asia may arrive on US shores within days. This article reviews the new and emerging pathogens important to dermatologists...

..However, in cases where fewer than 3 eosinophils are present in sections, patch stage MF cannot be excluded...

..Errors in the postanalytic phase often relate to turn-around time, delivery of reports, or interpretation of results. This article focuses on the key opportunities for improvement in quality...

..Ferritin antibody may prove useful in the diagnosis of aggressive digital papillary adenoma (ADPA) and ADPAca...

..The antiparasitic agent ivermectin is the drug of choice for both prophylaxis and treatment of active disease...

..Strategies for prevention of illness include avoidance, vector reduction programs, chemoprophylaxis, and repellents. Strategies must be tailored to regional risks...

..canis staining Fontana positive. Differentiation of dermatophyte-induced mycetoma from kerion is important because mycetomas require a combined approach including surgical debridement in addition to oral antifungal therapy...

..This article describes the evolution of the PQRI program and the methodology involved in measure development. Key points are summarized...

..Establishment of a dose-response relationship is an important first step in determining if the NZW rabbit is a suitable model to study both cutaneous and systemic effects of the venom...

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..Major types of resistance include knock-down resistance, glutathione-S-transferase-based resistance, and monooxygenase-based resistance. Research is needed to identify new effective treatments...