Treatment options for skin and soft tissue infections: 'oldies but goldies'

Int J Antimicrob Agents. 2009 Jul:34 Suppl 1:S20-3. doi: 10.1016/S0924-8579(09)70545-X.

Abstract

Although much is spoken and written about the requirement for novel antibiotics to treat serious infections, certain well-established agents are still valuable for the treatment of many infections, including those of the skin and soft tissue. These will be discussed in this paper.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Bacterial Infections / drug therapy*
  • Drug Resistance, Bacterial
  • Humans
  • Skin Diseases, Bacterial / drug therapy*
  • Soft Tissue Infections / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents