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  2. Skin infection - Wikipedia

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    A skin infection is an infection of the skin in humans and other animals, that can also affect the associated soft tissues such as loose connective tissue and mucous membranes. [citation needed] They comprise a category of infections termed skin and skin structure infections (SSSIs), or skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs), [1] and acute ...

  3. Erysipelas - Wikipedia

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    Erysipelas (/ ˌ ɛ r ə ˈ s ɪ p ə l ə s /) is a relatively common bacterial infection of the superficial layer of the skin (upper dermis), extending to the superficial lymphatic vessels within the skin, characterized by a raised, well-defined, tender, bright red rash, typically on the face or legs, but which can occur anywhere on the skin.

  4. Dermatitis - Wikipedia

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    245 million in 2015 [6] (3.34% of world population) Dermatitis is inflammation of the skin, typically characterized by itchiness, redness and a rash. [1] In cases of short duration, there may be small blisters, while in long-term cases the skin may become thickened. [1] The area of skin involved can vary from small to covering the entire body.

  5. Cellulitis - Wikipedia

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    Cellulitis is usually [9] a bacterial infection involving the inner layers of the skin. [1] It specifically affects the dermis and subcutaneous fat. [1] Signs and symptoms include an area of redness which increases in size over a few days. [1] The borders of the area of redness are generally not sharp and the skin may be swollen. [1]

  6. Dermatophytosis - Wikipedia

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    Dermatophytosis. Dermatophytosis, also known as tinea and ringworm, is a fungal infection of the skin [2] (a dermatomycosis ), that may affect skin, hair, and nails. [1] Typically it results in a red, itchy, scaly, circular rash. [1] Hair loss may occur in the area affected. [1] Symptoms begin four to fourteen days after exposure. [1]

  7. Skin and skin structure infection - Wikipedia

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    Skin and skin structure infection. Skin and skin structure infections ( SSSIs ), also referred to as skin and soft tissue infections ( SSTIs ), [1] or acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections ( ABSSSIs ), [2] are infections of skin and associated soft tissues (such as loose connective tissue and mucous membranes ). [citation needed]

  8. Helminthiasis - Wikipedia

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    Helminthiasis, also known as worm infection, is any macroparasitic disease of humans and other animals in which a part of the body is infected with parasitic worms, known as helminths. There are numerous species of these parasites, which are broadly classified into tapeworms, flukes, and roundworms. They often live in the gastrointestinal tract ...

  9. Roblox - Wikipedia

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    October 10, 2023 [8] Genre (s) Game creation system, massively multiplayer online. Mode (s) Single-player, multi-player. Roblox ( / ˈroʊblɒks / ROH-bloks) is an online game platform and game creation system developed by Roblox Corporation that allows users to program and play games created by themselves or other users.