They have, however, been evaluated for efficacy in mild uncomplicated skin and skin structure infection (uSSSI), including impetigo, SIDs and secondarily infected wounds. Topical antibiotics are ...

Completing the entire antibiotic course is essential, even if you start feeling better. In instances of wound drainage, ...

The use of antibiotics to prevent surgical wound (surgical site) infection is an accepted cornerstone of modern healthcare. This type of infection occurs in or around the incision a surgeon makes and ...

who have to fight with these new antibiotic resistant strains? Now, say that a few days after your initial infection with S. aureus, you decide to go to the local health center to have your wound ...

Public health officials are concerned that we could move back into a situation like that of the early 20th century, before ...

The hydrogel, which can also be formulated as particles in a spray, can increase the safety and efficacy of a course of antibiotics that the patient receives. One potential application of this ...

Ultimately, duration and route of antibiotic should be individualized ... be taught wound care as well as the signs of infection. A follow-up wound check should take place in 24–48 h (sooner ...

which will include controlling local infection, making sure the dressings are easy to apply and remove, and exudate management Professor Jason Wong Follow me on X (opens in new window) Follow me on ...

In many cases HAIs are attributed to in-dwelling medical devices, such as wound dressings ... to combat microbial infections, including those caused by antibiotic-resistant strains,” said ...

Combatting these wounds involves both managing the exposed tissue and treating any infection using topical and/or systemic antibiotics. Characterizing the bacterial composition of the skin microbiome, ...

A concentrated sugar solution could be just as effective as antibiotics at treating a common infection in dairy cows ... has shown some promise in human wound healing, but previous studies ...