Clinical Characteristics, Diagnostic Evaluation, and Antibiotic Prescribing Patterns for Skin Infections in Nursing Homes

Frontiers in Medicine

Norihiro Yogo¹ 

关键词: antimicrobial stewardship;    nursing homes;    long-term care facilities;    skin and soft tissue infection;    skin infections;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fmed.2016.00030

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundThe 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.

【 授权许可】

CC BY