All Skin Diseases Infections vs Blood Test Results: Lab Values Usage & Stats

A skin infection is a condition where bacteria or other germs enter the skin through a wound and spread, causing pain, swelling, and discoloration. For Educational purpose Most of the time, skin infections are caused by bacteria, such as staph (staphylococci) and strep (streptococci). In some cases, other germs — viruses, fungi, or parasites — may be involved. Many healthy people carry bacteria and other germs on their skin and in their noses and mouths without getting sick. But when skin is cut, scratched, or punctured, germs can enter the wound and cause infections, which can lead to other health problems. Medical Information Disclaimer Our App contains general medical information. The medical information is not advice and should not be treated as such. The medical information on our App is provided without any representations or warranties, express or implied. You must not rely on the information on our App as an alternative to medical advice from your doctor or other professional healthcare provider. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter, you should consult your doctor or other professional healthcare provider. If you think you may be suffering from any medical condition, you should seek immediate medical attention. You should never delay seeking medical advice, disregard medical advice or discontinue medical treatment because of information on our App. Our App includes interactive features that allow users to communicate with us. You acknowledge that, because of the limited nature of communication through our App’s interactive features, any assistance you may receive using any such features is likely to be incomplete and may even be misleading. Any assistance you may receive using any our App’s interactive features does not constitute specific advice and accordingly should not be relied upon without further independent confirmation.