Gram-negative toe web infection
Medical condition
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Specialty | Dermatology |
Gram-negative toe web infection is a skin condition that often begins with dermatophytosis.[1]: 272
Gram-negative toe web infection is a relatively common infection. It is commonly found on people who are engaged in athletic activities while wearing closed-toe or tight fitting shoes. It grows in a moist environment. Gram-negative is mixed bacterial infection with the following organisms:[citation needed]
- Moraxella
- Alcaligenes
- Acinetobacter
- Pseudomonas
- Proteus
- Erwinia
This mixing of infection and organisms may also cause a mild secondary infection of athlete's foot.[2]
See also
- Skin lesion
References
External links
- "Gram-Negative Toe Web Infection: Background, Pathophysiology, Epidemiology". eMedicine. 28 October 2016. Retrieved 11 May 2017.
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