Antibiotic Management and Antibiotic Resistance in Hand Infections.

Intravia, Jessica M; Osterman, Meredith N; Tosti, Rick · Hand Clin · 2020

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Abstract

The rates of methicillin-resistant infections in the hand and upper extremity approach 50% in many facilities. In addition, multidrug resistance is beginning to include clindamycin. This article discusses the history, prevalence, and treatment of both community-acquired and health care-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in regard to hand infections.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy