Primary gonococcal dermatitis is a rare infection of the skin that occurs after primary inoculation of the
skin
Skin is the layer of usually soft, flexible outer tissue covering the body of a vertebrate animal, with three main functions: protection, regulation, and sensation.
Other cuticle, animal coverings, such as the arthropod exoskeleton, have diffe ...
from an infected focus.
See also
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Gonococcemia
Gonococcemia (also known as "Disseminated gonococcal infection") is a rare complication of mucosal ''Neisseria gonorrhoeae'' infection, or Gonorrhea, that occurs when the bacteria invade the bloodstream. It is characterized by fever, tender hemorr ...
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List of cutaneous conditions
Many skin conditions affect the human integumentary system—the organ system covering the entire surface of the body and composed of skin, hair, nails, and related muscle and glands. The major function of this system is as a barrier against t ...
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Bacterium-related cutaneous conditions
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