Practical Summaries in Acute Care Archives – May 1, 2008
May 1, 2008
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Treatment of Skin Infections in the Age of MRSA
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) outside of the hospital setting has complicated the management of skin and soft-tissue infections (SSTIs). Healthcare-associated MRSA (HA-MRSA) has been studied for some time, but with the emergence of community-associated MRSA (CA-MRSA) there are new concerns regarding pathogenesis, treatment, and prevention.