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Spotlight on retapamulin in impetigo and other uncomplicated superficial skin infections.

American journal of clinical dermatology - 1 Jan 2008

Yang Lily P H, Keam Susan J

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Topical retapamulin (Altabax, Altargo) is the first pleuromutilin antibacterial approved for the treatment of uncomplicated superficial skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus (excluding methicillin-resistant S. aureus [MRSA]) and Streptococcus pyogenes in patients aged > or = 9 months. In the EU, retapamulin is indicated for use in patients with impetigo or with infected small lacerations, abrasions, or...

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PMID: 18973410
DOI: 10.2165/0128071-200809060-00010

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