{"title":"Do we need a new name for early mycosis fungoides to reduce fear and improve patient care?","authors":"Rhea Ahuja, M Ramam","doi":"10.25259/IJDVL_689_2025","DOIUrl":"10.25259/IJDVL_689_2025","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50376,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology & Leprology","volume":" ","pages":"139-142"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144876587","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Background Skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) encompass a wide range of conditions, from superficial infections to life-threatening necrotising fasciitis. Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterobacter spp. (ESKAPE pathogens) are leading causes of SSTIs and are notable for their antimicrobial resistance. Aim This study aims to determine the prevalence of SSTIs and analyse the resistance patterns of ESKAPE pathogens,providing critical insights for effective treatment strategies. Methods A prospective, observational, cross-sectional study was conducted from January to December 2024 in the Bacteriology section of the Department of Microbiology. A total of 2,300 clinical specimens, including pus, pus swabs, and tissue samples, were processed using standard microbiological techniques. Isolates were identified, and antibiotic susceptibility was assessed following the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) guidelines. Results Among 2,300 samples, 1,311 (57%) were culture-positive, with ESKAPE pathogens detected in 808 (61.6%) culture-positive isolates. Staphylococcus aureus (59.5%) was the most frequently isolated organism, followed by Pseudomonas aeruginosa (17.8%) and Klebsiella pneumoniae (11.4%). Methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) was found in 52.2% of isolates. Among Gram-negative bacteria, 15.3% were multidrug-resistant (MDR), but all remained susceptible to colistin. Limitations Conducted at a single centre he study may not capture regional differences in resistance, patient demographics, or healthcare practices, nor assess sustained intervention outcomes or relapses. Conclusion ESKAPE pathogens contribute significantly to SSTIs, posing a challenge due to their resistance mechanisms. The high prevalence of MRSA and MDR Gram-negative bacteria highlights the need for continuous surveillance, rational antibiotic use, and alternative treatment strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance effectively.
{"title":"Prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility of ESKAPE pathogens in skin and soft tissue infections.","authors":"Kumari Neha Singh, Krati Agarwal, Parul Singh, Atul R Rukadikar, Vivek Hada, Aroop Mohanty, Shivangi Rana, Aaruni Rahul, Shailja Mishra","doi":"10.25259/IJDVL_417_2025","DOIUrl":"10.25259/IJDVL_417_2025","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Background Skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) encompass a wide range of conditions, from superficial infections to life-threatening necrotising fasciitis. Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterobacter spp. (ESKAPE pathogens) are leading causes of SSTIs and are notable for their antimicrobial resistance. Aim This study aims to determine the prevalence of SSTIs and analyse the resistance patterns of ESKAPE pathogens,providing critical insights for effective treatment strategies. Methods A prospective, observational, cross-sectional study was conducted from January to December 2024 in the Bacteriology section of the Department of Microbiology. A total of 2,300 clinical specimens, including pus, pus swabs, and tissue samples, were processed using standard microbiological techniques. Isolates were identified, and antibiotic susceptibility was assessed following the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) guidelines. Results Among 2,300 samples, 1,311 (57%) were culture-positive, with ESKAPE pathogens detected in 808 (61.6%) culture-positive isolates. Staphylococcus aureus (59.5%) was the most frequently isolated organism, followed by Pseudomonas aeruginosa (17.8%) and Klebsiella pneumoniae (11.4%). Methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) was found in 52.2% of isolates. Among Gram-negative bacteria, 15.3% were multidrug-resistant (MDR), but all remained susceptible to colistin. Limitations Conducted at a single centre he study may not capture regional differences in resistance, patient demographics, or healthcare practices, nor assess sustained intervention outcomes or relapses. Conclusion ESKAPE pathogens contribute significantly to SSTIs, posing a challenge due to their resistance mechanisms. The high prevalence of MRSA and MDR Gram-negative bacteria highlights the need for continuous surveillance, rational antibiotic use, and alternative treatment strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance effectively.</p>","PeriodicalId":50376,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology & Leprology","volume":" ","pages":"77-81"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145309860","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nooshin Bagherani, Akbar Hasanpour, Bruce R Smoller
{"title":"Occurrence of eruptive cutaneous capillary haemangiomas in a teenager with hyper IgM syndrome.","authors":"Nooshin Bagherani, Akbar Hasanpour, Bruce R Smoller","doi":"10.25259/IJDVL_240_2025","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/IJDVL_240_2025","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50376,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology & Leprology","volume":" ","pages":"1-3"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146144002","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-12-20DOI: 10.25259/IJDVL_1234_2025
Julia Nowowiejska-Purpurowicz, Vincenzo Piccolo, Mario Cutrone, Ramon Grimalt
{"title":"The digital dermatosis - Social media's unintended impact on pre-adolescent skincare.","authors":"Julia Nowowiejska-Purpurowicz, Vincenzo Piccolo, Mario Cutrone, Ramon Grimalt","doi":"10.25259/IJDVL_1234_2025","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/IJDVL_1234_2025","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50376,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology & Leprology","volume":" ","pages":"1-3"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146144301","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-12-20DOI: 10.25259/IJDVL_1293_2025
Sasi Kiran Attili
{"title":"Over-intervention in varicose veins: A call for long-term evidence and conservative-first strategies.","authors":"Sasi Kiran Attili","doi":"10.25259/IJDVL_1293_2025","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/IJDVL_1293_2025","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50376,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology & Leprology","volume":" ","pages":"1-2"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146143985","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-12-20DOI: 10.25259/IJDVL_1196_2025
Shreya K Gowda, Nidhi Mehta, Sudheer Arava, Sujay Khandpur
{"title":"Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta subsequent to mifepristone and misoprostol: Mere coincidence or something more?","authors":"Shreya K Gowda, Nidhi Mehta, Sudheer Arava, Sujay Khandpur","doi":"10.25259/IJDVL_1196_2025","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/IJDVL_1196_2025","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50376,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology & Leprology","volume":" ","pages":"1-3"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146144281","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-12-16DOI: 10.25259/IJDVL_1363_2025
Arti Nanda, Ahmed Elhussein, Zaahra AlHashemi, Ahmed AlHajji, Hamoud Al-Sabah
{"title":"Eruptive lentigines in a child receiving voriconazole after bone marrow transplant.","authors":"Arti Nanda, Ahmed Elhussein, Zaahra AlHashemi, Ahmed AlHajji, Hamoud Al-Sabah","doi":"10.25259/IJDVL_1363_2025","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.25259/IJDVL_1363_2025","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50376,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology & Leprology","volume":" ","pages":"1-3"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146144646","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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