The Burden of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: Epidemiology, Clinical Presentation, and Diagnosis
- Author
- Martin Krsak MD MSc FASAM
- Published
- Thu 08 Jun 2023
- Episode Link
- https://idpodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-burden-of-skin-and-soft-tissue-infections-epidemiology-clinical-presentation-and-diagnosis-481LCNwE
In this episode, Martin Krsak, MD, MSc, FASAM, provides background and context on skin and soft tissue infections. Listen as he gives perspectives on:
- Epidemiology and clinical outcomes
- Economic impact
- Bacterial etiology
- Importance of appropriate antimicrobial prescribing
- Clinical presentation
- Severity classification and distinction between purulent and nonpurulent infections
- Role of incision and debridement vs antimicrobial management
- Complications to be ruled out prior to treatment
Faculty:
Martin Krsak, MD, MSc, FASAM
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Denver, Colorado
Link to full program:
- CCO: https://bit.ly/3J4mg8h
- ProCE: https://bit.ly/3P0vB4E
