Topical Antibacterial Agents

Peter A. Lio; Elaine T. Kaye

doi:10.1016/j.idc.2009.06.006

Topical Antibacterial Agents

Peter A. Lio, Elaine T. Kaye

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Abstract

Decreased systemic toxicity, ease of application, and increased concentrations at the target site are some of the important advantages topical antibacterial agents offer. This article reviews the literature on selected indications for these agents and provides in-depth examination of specific agents for the prophylaxis and treatment of skin and wound infections.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	945-963
Number of pages	19
Journal	Infectious Disease Clinics of North America
Volume	23
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.idc.2009.06.006
State	Published - Dec 2009
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Antiseptics
Bacitracin
Gentamicin
Mupirocin
Neomycin
Polymyxin

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