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Athlete's Foot : Complications

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Complications Overview Articles

Athlete's Foot
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.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Complications Articles

Cellulitis
Cellulitis is a common skin infection caused by bacteria.
Source:ADAM
Date:April 17, 2009
Cellulitis
Cellulitis is a spreading bacterial infection just below the skin surface. It is most commonly caused by Streptococcus pyogenes or Staphylococcus aureus.The word"cellulitis" actually means"inflammation of the cells."
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Athlete's foot
Athlete''s foot is an infection of the feet caused by fungus. The medical term is tinea pedis.
Source:ADAM
Date:April 12, 2007
Lymphangitis
Lymphangitis is an infection of the lymph vessels(channels). It is a common complication of certain bacterial infections.The lymph system is a network of organs, lymph nodes, lymph ducts, and lymph vessels(or channels) that produce and move a flui...
Source:ADAM
Date:May 30, 2009
Acute Lymphangitis
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.Acute lymp...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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