Infection [Disease/Finding] Soft Tissue Infections [Disease/Finding] Soft Tissue Infections C7824 M0027697 Soft Tissue Infections Infections, Soft Tissue D018461 Infections of non-skeletal tissue, i.e., exclusive of bone, ligaments, cartilage, and fibrous tissue. The concept is usually referred to as skin and soft tissue infections and usually subcutaneous and muscle tissue are involved. The predisposing factors in anaerobic infections are trauma, ischemia, and surgery. The organisms often derive from the fecal or oral flora, particularly in wounds associated with intestinal surgery, decubitus ulcer, and human bites. (From Cecil Textbook of Medicine, 19th ed, p1688) 95880003 C0149778 1023005 N0000003823