Abstract

Skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) are a group of diseases usually caused by bacteria, and connected with different clinical picture, course, and prognosis. The increasing incidence of SSTIs is associated mainly with aging of the population, the increasing number of metabolic diseases, especially diabetes mellitus, as well as cardiovascular diseases. Although SSTIs are often benign and usually does not require medical consultations, some of them may cause a systemic infection. In this situation, knowledge of the principles of diagnostic work-up and therapy is essential. The principles of recognition and treatment of skin and soft tissue infections, including new biocidal drugs, are presented.

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