November 2004 in “Emergency Medicine News” The document discussed the emergence of community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) as a significant public health issue in the early 2000s, affecting healthy individuals without typical risk factors. It highlighted outbreaks, including one among a high school wrestling team in Vermont and another in a Los Angeles jail, where 928 inmates were affected. The study emphasized the need for emergency physicians to recognize CA-MRSA, as standard antibiotics were ineffective, and recommended alternatives like clindamycin, vancomycin, and Bactrim. The authors called for reevaluating treatment protocols and stressed the importance of hygiene and caution in high-risk environments to prevent transmission.
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May 2010 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Recurrent furunculosis can be managed with antibiotics, decolonization, and decontamination, with potential future use of vaccines and bacteriophage therapy.
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November 2008 in “Disease-a-Month” A common cause of skin infections in the U.S. is a strain of bacteria resistant to certain antibiotics, and prevention focuses on cleanliness and avoiding close contact.
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July 2008 in “Hair transplant forum international” MRSA infections can occur in hair transplant surgeries, so it's important to test for it before treatment, keep everything clean, and follow treatment based on test results.
April 2007 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Understanding drug effects and careful monitoring are crucial for safe and effective dermatology treatments.