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.
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February 2020 in “Scientific reports” In this study, the Selenium-Chitosan-Mupirocin nanohybrid system significantly enhanced wound healing in a rat model of diabetic wound infection compared to the control, suggesting potential for treating mild diabetic wounds.
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November 2008 in “Disease-a-Month” This study developed a multifunctional injectable hydrogel that effectively provided hemostasis and accelerated healing of infected skin wounds, demonstrating significant potential for clinical wound dressing applications.
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November 2024 in “Scientific Reports” This study developed electrospun nanofibers containing mupirocin for wound treatment, reporting enhanced antibacterial activity, high water absorption, and accelerated wound healing in a rat model, suggesting potential use for severe skin injuries at risk of infection.
October 2004 in “Emergency Medicine News” This article reviews the treatment and characteristics of skin infections like carbuncles and furuncles related to Staphylococcus aureus, but presents no new clinical findings.