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Option 4 : All-cause skin infection.
- Skin infections are caused by pathogens such as protozoa, bacteria, virus, fungi and worms.
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Pathogen |
Description |
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Protozoan skin infection |
It uses the skin, eyes and wound as a portal of entry and bypass the skin barrier and enter the body, which may lead to infection. |
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Bacterial skin infection |
It occurs when bacteria enter the body through a crack in the skin through a cut or a scratch. |
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Viral skin infection |
It enters the body through rash or skin eruption. Poxvirus, human papillomavirus, and herpes virus are one of three groups of viruses. |
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Fungal infection |
It grows in warm, moist environments. A break or cut in the skin may allow bacteria to get into the deeper layers of the skin especially in the foot. |
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