Publisher's Note Despite the importance of infectious diseases in dermatology, most books present the physician with a rational basis for treating these conditions. Skin infections are now receiving increased attention due to the widespread availability of international travel, evolution of new organisms, and the spread of AIDS which pre-disposes the patient to rare conditions. Diagnosis and Treatment of Skin Infections is an affordable and concise introduction to skin infections for dermatology students and is an essential reference for primary care doctors and family practitioners. Illustrated with black and white photographs it covers diagnosis and treatment of bacterial, parasitic, vital and fungal infections of the skin.