Pasteurella multocida is a gram-negative, non-motile, oxidase positive, catalase indole urease negative, non-spore-forming coccobacillus. Animal bites, scratching, and licking are the most critical risk factors for infections, but it may also occur without any contact. Data about prevalence of these infections in Turkey limited because cases apply to primary healthcare institutions where bacter...

Background:   Although the majority of soft tissue masses are benign, it is important to consider malignancy in differential diagnoses. Because most soft tissue sarcomas present as a painless mass, clinicians must watch for signs suggestive of malignancy, including large size, rapid growth, and site deep into the deep fascia.The purpose of this study was to determine the relative prevalence acc...

The presence of pus is one of the most easily recognizable signs of an infection. However, for several centuries suppuration, known as 'laudable pus,' was believed to be a sign of a healthy, healing wound. This historical misconception can be explained by the difference in the presentation of a necrotizing soft tissue infection versus other more common skin and soft tissue infections. Chronic w...

Skin and soft tissue infection are common type of infection that may contribute to longer hospital stays, significantly increase the cost of medical care and are likely to have an important role in the development of antimicrobial resistance 1 . Most of these infections are superficial and readily treated with a regimen of local care and antibiotics. However soft tissue infections involving dee...