Recurrent bacterial skin infections

What it means

Increased susceptibility to bacterial infections of the skin, as manifested by recurrent episodes of infectious dermatitis.

Infectious dermatitis may manifest as impetigo, multiple purulent blisters, erythema, lymphadenopathy near the site of infection.

Rare diseases that can present with this14

The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.

Part of the broader category

Also called: Recurrent cutaneous pyogenic infections · Recurrent episodes of impetigo · Recurrent episodes of infectious dermatitis · Recurrent pyogenic skin infections