Nursing Diagnosis for Skin Infections related to Fungi, Bacteria and Viruses

Infection is the process of invasive organisms and proliferate in the body that cause disease (Potter & Perry, 2005). Meanwhile, the skin infection is a disease caused by a bacteria / germs, viruses, fungi.

Bacterial Infections (Pyoderma)

Bacterial infections of the skin can be primary or secondary. Primary skin infections originated from previous skin looks normal, and usually these infections are caused by one type of microorganisms. Secondary skin infections caused by skin disorders preexisting or due to disruption of the integrity of the skin due to injury or surgery. In both these circumstances, some types of microorganisms can be involved, such as Staphylococcus aureus or group streptokus A. Primary bacterial infection that most often the case, among others:

• Bullous impetigo. Is a superficial infection of the skin caused by Staphylococcus aureus, characterized by bullae formation of vesicles origin. The bullae rupture and leave red lesions as well as wet.
• Folliculitis. A staphylococcal infections arising in the hair follicle. Lesions can be either superficial or deep. Often seen on the chin area men who shave the beard and the limbs of women.
• Pseudofolliculitis barbae ("shaving bumps"). An inflammatory reaction in the face of curly haired man who happens because hair growth inward, piercing the skin and trigger irritating reactions.
• Furuncles (boils). Is an acute skin inflammation resulting in one or more hair follicles and spread to the surrounding dermis layer. More often occurs in areas of irritation, such as: posterior neck, axilla or gluteus.
• Carbuncles. An abscess on the skin and subcutaneous tissue depicting expansion of a furuncle that have invaded several pieces of hair follicles. Carbuncles most often found in areas where the skin is thick and inelastic.

Virus Infection

The most common infection is herpes zoster. Shingles is a viral inflammatory disorder, in which the virus causes vesicular eruptions that cause pain along the sensory nerve distribution of one or more posterior ganglion.


Mycotic Infection (Fungus)

Fungus (mushroom) which is a member of the plant world are small and eating of organic matter, is the cause of various types of skin infections which are often found, among other things:

• Tinea pedis (foot fungus / athlete's foot). Is a fungal infection that most often found. These infections often affects adolescents and young adults although can occur in any age group as well as male and female.
• Tinea corporis (body fungal disease). Affects the face, neck, trunk and extremities. At the infected part will look ring-shaped lesions, or circle typical.
• Tinea capitis (scalp fungal disease). Is a contagious fungal infection that attacks the hair shaft and causes of hair loss are often found among children.
• Tinea cruris (groin fungal disease). Is a fungal infection of the groin that extends to the inner thighs and buttocks. Most often occurs in younger runners, people who are obese and who wear underwear too tight.
• Tinea unguium (onychomycosis). Is a chronic fungal infection of the toenails or fingernails. Usually accompanied by a fungal infection that is long in the legs.

Nursing Diagnosis for Skin Infections related to Fungi, Bacteria and Viruses

1. Acute Pain related to peripheral nerve damage.
2. Hyperthermia related to the inflammatory process.
3. Impaired skin integrity related to damage to the structure of the dermis layer.
4. Disturbed body image related to the lesions and skin structure changes.
5. Anxiety related to the disease process.