Clinical Management of Uncomplicated Skin and Skin-Structure InfectionsDiagnosis techniques, differential diagnosis, patient characteristics, and management issues specific to each condition (eg, cellulitis, impetigo, folliculitis, wound infections, abscesses, erysipelas, and acute paronychia are presented. Appropriate antimicrobial therapy (oral and topical), antimicrobial activity of the vaious agents, pathogens involved, and resistant organisms are reviewed in detail. Special patient populations, including diabetics, immunocompromised, and penicillin-allergic patients, are also discussed. |
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Clinical Management of Uncomplicated Skin and Skin-Structure Infections Dirk M. Elston Limited preview - 2007 |