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Athlete's Foot Learning Center
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Recurrence of athlete's foot; Secondary bacterial skin infections such as cellulitis; Lymphangitis, lymphadenitis; Systemic side effects of medications (see the specific medication)
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Athlete's foot usually responds well to treatment, but it is important to take all medication as directed by a dermatologist, even if the skin appears to be free of fungus. Otherwise, the infection could return. The toenail infections that may acc...
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Cellulitis is a common skin infection caused by bacteria. See also: Orbital cellulitis; Periorbital cellulitis.
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Cellulitis is a spreading bacterial infection just below the skin surface. It is most commonly caused by Streptococcus pyogenes or Staphylococcus aureus .
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Athlete's foot is an infection of the feet caused by fungus. The medical term is tinea pedis. Athlete's foot may last for a short or long time and may come back after treatment.
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Lymphangitis is an infection of the lymph vessels (channels. It is a common complication of certain bacterial infections. See also: Lymphadenitis
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Acute lymphangitis is a bacterial infection in the lymphatic vessels which is characterized by painful, red streaks below the skin surface. This is a potentially serious infection which can rapidly spread to the bloodstream and be fatal.
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