RESUMO
Decreased systemic toxicity, ease of application, and increased concentrations at the target site are some of the important advantages topical antibacterial agents offer. This article reviews the literature on selected indications for these agents and provides in-depth examination of specific agents for the prophylaxis and treatment of skin and wound infections.
RESUMO
Decreased systemic toxicity, ease of application, and increased concentrations at the target site are some of the important advantages topical antibacterial agents offer. This article reviews the literature on selected indications for these agents and provides in-depth examination of specific agents for the prophylaxis and treatment of skin and wound infections.
Assuntos
Antibacterianos/administração & dosagem , Anti-Infecciosos Locais/administração & dosagem , Administração Cutânea , Desinfecção das Mãos , Humanos , Pele/microbiologia , Dermatopatias Bacterianas/tratamento farmacológico , Ferimentos e Lesões/tratamento farmacológicoRESUMO
Decreased systemic toxicity, ease of application, and increased concentration at the target site are some of the important advantages topical antibacterial agents offer. This article reviews the literature on selected indications of these agents and provides in-depth examination of specific agents for the prophylaxis and treatment of skin and wound infections.