Author: Dennis L. Stevens, PhD, MD; Lawrence J. Eron, MD, FACP
Module updated - 2008-06-13
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Cellulitis and Soft Tissue Infections
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New Information2007-01-18
FDA Clears First Quick Test For Drug-Resistant Staph Infections
Newly Cited Reference2008-05-01
Efficacy of oral beta-lactam versus non-beta-lactam treatment of uncomplicated cellulitis.
Newly Cited Reference2008-04-26
Impact of rapid screening tests on acquisition of meticillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus: cluster randomised crossover trial.
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Dennis L. Stevens, PhD, MD has no financial relationships with pharmaceutical companies, biomedical device manufacturers, or health-care related organizations. Lawrence J. Eron, MD, FACP has no financial relationships with pharmaceutical companies, biomedical device manufacturers, or health-care related organizations.

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