Pathogenic skin bacterium

Pathogenic skin bacteria represent a broad array of bacterial species that can infect the skin, leading to conditions ranging from minor superficial infections such as impetigo and folliculitis to severe deep infections such as cellulitis, abscesses, and necrotizing fasciitis. The most common pathogenic skin bacteria are Staphylococcus aureus (including MRSA) and Streptococcus pyogenes, but others such as Corynebacterium minutissimum, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and mycobacteria can also cause skin disease. These organisms may be part of the normal microbiota but can become pathogenic when barriers are breached or the immune system is compromised. Treatment depends on the causative organism and resistance profile, and antibiotic resistance is an increasing concern[1][2][3][4][5][6].

Other names

Pathogenic cutaneous bacteriaskin infection-causing bacteriapathogenic skin microbes

Inhibition of cell wall synthesis (e.g., beta-lactams); Inhibition of protein synthesis (e.g., tetracyclines, clindamycin); Disruption of nucleic acid synthesis (e.g., fluoroquinolones); Disruption of bacterial membranes (e.g., polymyxins)