Clinical characteristics, diagnostic evaluation, and antibiotic prescribing patterns for skin infections in nursing homes

Background: The epidemiology and management of skin infections in nursing homes has not been adequately described. We reviewed the characteristics, diagnosis and treatment of skin infections among residents of nursing homes to identify opportunities to improve antibiotic use. Methods: A retrospec...

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Main Authors: Norihiro Yogo, Gregory Gahm, Bryan C Knepper, William J Burman, Philip S Mehler, Timothy C Jenkins
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Medicine
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fmed.2016.00030/full