Septic arthritis is a dangerous medical condition associated with significant morbidity and
mortality. However, the differential diagnosis can be broad with conditions that mimic this …

The incidence of abscesses is increasing, and community-acquired methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has become common. This review explains the role of …

Tedizolid, a novel oxazolidinone with activity against a wide range of Gram-positive
pathogens, was evaluated in two noninferiority phase 3 acute bacterial skin and skin …

Skin and soft-tissue infections (SSTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections,
posing considerable diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Fourteen members of the Italian …

Study objective Skin and soft tissue infections are a common chief complaint in the
emergency department. Research has shown that clinical examination alone can be …

Cutaneous abscess infections are difficult to treat with current therapies and alternatives to
conventional antibiotics are needed. Understanding the regulatory mechanisms that govern …

onography is an ideal imaging modality for evaluation of pathologicsofttissueconditions. Highresolutionandtheabilitytoperformdyna…
allowforaccuratedifferentiationbetweenpote… findings. Traditionally, clinicians assumed …

Furunculosis is a deep infection of the hair follicle leading to abscess formation with
accumulation of pus and necrotic tissue. Furuncles appear as red, swollen, and tender …

Study objective The addition of antibiotics to standard incision and drainage is controversial,
with earlier studies demonstrating no significant benefit. However, 2 large, multicenter trials …

STUDY OBJECTIVE:: The incidence of skin and soft tissue infections has increased
dramatically during the last decade, in part because of increased prevalence of community …