PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Susan J. Rehm
AU  - Alpesh N. Amin
AU  - James I. Merlino
AU  - Mark A. Malangoni
TI  - Complicated skin and soft-tissue infections: Diagnostic approach and empiric treatment options
DP  - 2007 Aug 01
TA  - Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
PG  - S21--S28
VI  - 74
IP  - 8 suppl 4
4099  - http://www.ccjm.org/content/74/8_suppl_4/S21.short
4100  - http://www.ccjm.org/content/74/8_suppl_4/S21.full
SO  - Cleve Clin J Med2007 Aug 01; 74
AB  - Skin and soft-tissue infections are common and generally are uncomplicated at the time of initial presentation. However, these infections can worsen quickly when there are delays in presentation and treatment. Upon encountering these infections, physicians must respond quickly with an appropriate therapeutic plan and be aware of trends in microbial resistance in order to optimize patient care.