Infectious disease update

In recent years, many new infectious diseases have been newly described or have re-emerged after decades of relative obscurity. Many of these entities have prominent mucocutaneous manifestations, making them of great relevanc e to the dermatologist. The pathogenesis, recognition, and therapy of sever al of these important diseases, including streptococcal and staphylococcal disease, necrotizing fasciitis, ehrlichiosis, penicillosis, and vibrio infe ction are discussed.