Intramuscular Benzathine Penicillin Reduced Incidence of Recurrent Cellulitis
Although intramuscular antibiotics had been suggested as a prevention strategy for recurrent cellulitis, the evidence is scarce.
Skin Infections
Worse Outcomes With Acute Skin Plus Bloodstream Infections
Researchers evaluated risk factors associated with secondary bloodstream infections in patients with acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections.
Treating ABSSSI in Diabetes: Efficacy of Dalbavancin Examined
Dalbavancin has shown potent activity against gram-positive pathogens responsible for ABSSSI, including MRSA.
Fournier’s Gangrene: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Adverse Outcomes
Study suggests a higher incidence of Fournier’s gangrene than previously described.
Cost Effectiveness of Dalbavancin, Oritavancin in Acute Skin Infections
Dalbavancin and oritavancin may make it possible to allow for earlier discharge and reduce health care costs without compromising efficacy.
Weight-Based Dosing of Clindamycin and TMP/SMX Improves Cellulitis Outcomes
Weight-based dosing options for treatment may improve clinical outcomes in patients with cellulitis.
Rapid Decrease in Lesion Size and Pain With Delafloxacin in ABSSSI
Delafloxacin is comparable to vancomycin/aztreonam in the reduction of the signs and symptoms of ABSSSI.
Dalbavancin Safe, Efficacious for Skin Infections Regardless of Weight
Subanalysis of a previously published randomized double-blind phase 3 trial in patients with ABSSSI found that dalbavancin was well-tolerated in obese patients.
Respiratory Infections, Repeat Surgeries Up SSI Risk in Total Joint Arthroplasty
Total knee arthroplasty is more commonly linked to surgical site infection compared to total hip arthroplasty.
Skin Diseases Remain Common in Older Adults With HIV
Cutaneous manifestations are frequently associated with immune dysfunction in HIV.
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