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Prevalence of methicillin-resistant<i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>(MRSA) in community-acquired primary pyoderma

Rahul Patil, Sujata Baveja, Gita Nataraj, Uday Khopkar

Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology · 2006 · 33 citations · 9 references

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Abstract

Methicillin resistance is uncommon in community-acquired primary pyodermas in Mumbai. Treatment with antibacterials active against MRSA is probably unwarranted for community-acquired primary pyodermas.

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