Pathogenic Bacteria and Skin Infections: Pathogenesis, Treatment, and Prevention

Abstract

This research looks at the evidence in the cure and prevention of bacterial skin infections which is a major health issue worsened by antibiotic resistance. The literature review reveals that Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes are significant pathogens, and resistant strains complicate infections (Ceccarelli et al. , 2019). The major method of data collection was quantitative where, a structured self-administered questionnaire developed from the literature review was used to survey Heath care professionals. The analysis of the data collected was done by the help of computer software commonly known as Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) and the evaluation involved the use of descriptive analysis, regression, chi-square as well as t-tests. The present study showed that despite the effectiveness of antibiotics that are used to treat bacterial infections, there are significant gaps in diagnostics, and public education. Satisfaction with the clinical outcomes was influenced independently by age. The author also stated that no difference has been revealed regarding the professional role or gender (Dwivedi et al. , 2019). The findings thereby suggest the need to improve diagnostic capability, as well as increase awareness about the disease among the public. Further studies should look into other forms of therapy and patients’ satisfaction in clinics.