Current Epidemiology, Etiology, and Burden of Acute Skin Infections in the United States.
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 30957165.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1093/cid/ciz002 and PMC identifier 6452002.
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Abstract
The US burden of acute skin infections is substantial. While Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus spp. are the most common causes, gram-negative bacteria and mixed infections can occur in some settings. These mixed infections are more likely to result in inappropriate empiric antibiotic therapy. Important challenges remain in diagnosing and treating acute skin infections.
Medical subject headings
- Cost of Illness
- Skin Diseases, Bacterial