Cutaneous diphtheria infection — Cutaneous diphtheria is an infection of the skin by Corynebacterium diphtheriae.[1]:265 It is also known as desert sore .[2] See also Diphtheria Skin lesion References ^ … Wikipedia
cutaneous diphtheria — (ku ta ne us dif the re ah) A skin disease caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae that infects wound or skin lesions, causing a slow healing ulceration … Dictionary of microbiology
diphtheria — /dif thear ee euh, dip /, n. Pathol. a febrile, infectious disease caused by the bacillus Corynebacterium diphtheriae, and characterized by the formation of a false membrane in the air passages, esp. the throat. [1850 55; < NL < F diphthérie < Gk … Universalium
Diphtheria — Classification and external resources Diphtheria causes a characteristic swollen neck, sometimes referred to as “bull neck”. ICD 10 A … Wikipedia
Cutaneous actinomycosis — is a chronic disease that affects the deep subcutaneous tissue of the skin. Caused by an anaerobic, Gram positive, filamentous type of bacteria in the genus Actinomyces,[1]:270 invasion of the soft tissue leads to the formation of abnormal… … Wikipedia
Diphtheria — An acute infectious disease that typically strikes the upper respiratory tract including the throat. It is caused by infection with the bacteria Corynebacterium diphtheriae. Symptoms include sore throat and mild fever at first. As the disease… … Medical dictionary
cutaneous anthrax — malignant ma*lig nant, a. [L. malignans, antis, p. pr. of malignare, malignari, to do or make maliciously. See {Malign}, and cf. {Benignant}.] 1. Disposed to do harm, inflict suffering, or cause distress; actuated by extreme malevolence or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
List of cutaneous conditions — This is an incomplete list, which may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by expanding it with reliably sourced entries. See also: Cutaneous conditions, Category:Cutaneous conditions, and ICD 10… … Wikipedia
Corynebacterium diphtheriae — Gram stained Corynebacterium diphtheriae culture Scientific classification Kingdom … Wikipedia
Abscess — This article is about the medical condition. For the death metal band, see Abscess (band). Abscess Classification and external resources Abscess ICD 10 L02 … Wikipedia