Paromomycin Topical Cream Effective in Treating Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
Topical therapy with a paromomycin-based cream offered an effective treatment for cutaneous leishmaniasis.
Skin Infections
Comparison of Ivermectin and Permethrin for Scabies
Investigators sought to determine whether the use of ivermectin in patients with scabies leads to improved clinical and safety outcomes compared with permethrin.
Seborrheic Dermatitis Higher in Men, Associated With Fungal, Bacterial Skin Diseases
Seborrheic dermatitis is more prevalent in men and older people and has an increased rate of dermatological comorbidity.
Surgical Site Infection Rates May Differ by Gender
For certain procedures, surgical site infection rates differ by gender.
Minimal Benefit of Prophylactic Antibiotics for Miscarriage Surgery
Antibiotic prophylaxis did not significantly lower the risk of pelvic infection in low- and middle-income countries when administered before miscarriage surgery.
Surgical Site Infection Risk Increased After C-Section for Medicaid Beneficiaries
The risk for SSI after cesarean delivery is increased for women covered by Medicaid vs private health insurance.
ASSET Score Provides Reliable Indication for IV Antibiotics in Children With Cellulitis
The Area, Systemic features, Swelling, Eye, Tenderness Score shows reliability, and applicability for use of IV antibiotics in a child with cellulitis.
Characteristics of Skin, Soft Tissue Infections Requiring High-Level Care
Data limited the number of simple clinical characteristics that appear to identify skin and soft tissue infections that require high-level care in patient services
Risk Factors Associated With Vascular Graft Infection Identified
Perioperative prophylaxis and thorough postsurgical management may be key components in helping to prevent vascular graft infections.
Limited Examination Detects Scabies With High Sensitivity
Sensitivity of limited examination is 90%, regardless of scabies severity, presence of impetigo.
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