Infections of non-skeletal tissue, i.e., exclusive of bone, ligaments, cartilage, and fibrous tissue. The concept is usually referred to as skin and soft tissue infections and usually subcutaneous and muscle tissue are involved. The predisposing factors in anaerobic infections are trauma, ischemia, and surgery. The organisms often derive from the fecal or oral flora, particularly in wounds associated with intestinal surgery, decubitus ulcer, and human bites. (From Cecil Textbook of Medicine, 19th ed, p1688)

Descriptor ID	D018461
MeSH Number(s)	C01.539.820
Concept/Terms	Soft Tissue Infections Soft Tissue Infections Infections, Soft Tissue Infection, Soft Tissue Soft Tissue Infection

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