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GlossaryMupirocin

topical antibiotic treating bacterial skin infections like impetigo

Mupirocin, also known by the brand name Bactroban, is a topical antibiotic used to treat bacterial skin infections, such as impetigo. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, effectively stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication is particularly useful for treating infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes.

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Synergistic Antibacterial Activity and Wound Healing Properties of Selenium-Chitosan-Mupirocin Nanohybrid System: An In Vivo Study on Rat Diabetic Staphylococcus Aureus Wound Infection Model

research Synergistic Antibacterial Activity and Wound Healing Properties of Selenium-Chitosan-Mupirocin Nanohybrid System: An In Vivo Study on Rat Diabetic Staphylococcus Aureus Wound Infection Model

49 citations , February 2020 in “Scientific reports”

The nanohybrid system significantly improved wound healing and showed strong antibacterial activity.

research Feline Acne and Results of Treatment with Mupirocin in an Open Clinical Trial: 25 Cases (1994–1996)

23 citations , September 1997 in “Veterinary dermatology”

Mupirocin ointment effectively treats feline acne.

research Safety and Biocompatibility of Mupirocin Nanoparticle-Loaded Hydrogel on Burn Wounds in a Rat Model

9 citations , October 2021 in “Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin”

Mupirocin nanoparticle-loaded hydrogel is safe and effective for healing burn wounds.

Increasing Mupirocin Resistance in Pediatric Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Skin and Soft-Tissue Infections in New York: A Genomic Approach

research Increasing Mupirocin Resistance in Pediatric Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Skin and Soft-Tissue Infections in New York: A Genomic Approach

May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

There's a growing resistance to the antibiotic mupirocin in children's skin infections caused by MRSA in New York.

research Diagnosis and Treatment of Staphylococcus Aureus Infections of the Skin and Mucous Membranes

18 citations , October 2011 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft”

Accurate diagnosis and combined antibiotic treatment are crucial for Staphylococcus aureus skin infections.

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