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Sep 15, 2015 · Learn about the causes, classification, diagnosis, and management of skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs), including simple and complicated infections. Find out how to treat common SSTIs such as cellulitis, abscesses, and necrotizing fasciitis.
Jul 15, 2014 · These guidelines provide recommendations for the diagnosis and management of various SSTIs, including necrotizing fasciitis, in immunocompetent and immunocompromised hosts. They also address the role of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and other pathogens in SSTIs.
This web page provides clinical guidelines for the treatment of various types of skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) based on the most likely causative organisms and the severity of disease. It also includes recommendations for incision and drainage, antibiotic selection, and consultation for complex or severe infections.
Blood cultures and cultures from purulent SSTI are recommended for patients with fever, rapidly progressive cellulitis, or signs of systemic illness. Staphylococcus aureus resistance rates are lowest for TMP-SMX (3%) and doxycycline (4%), compared to clindamycin (43%).
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Nov 12, 2007 · SSTIs range from mild infections, such as pyoderma, to serious life-threatening infections, such as necrotizing fasciitis. The minimum diagnostic criteria are erythema, edema, warmth, and pain or tenderness.
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Dec 6, 2023 · The evaluation and management of suspected Staphylococcus aureus and streptococcal skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) in children older than 28 days will be reviewed here.
Feb 1, 2021 · Introduction. Skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) result from a compromise of the skin’s defenses and microbial invasion and interaction therein. Since SSTIs are usually caused by bacteria, most practice guidelines do not mention viral, fungal, or parasitic etiologies.
