Emily F. Kirby

Comparison of Empiric Antibiotics With and Without MRSA Coverage in Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome

PURPOSE: Treatment of staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) typically covers methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) and methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA). However, limited data exist to show an optimal antibiotic regimen. We hypothesized that empiric antibi...