Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections, An Issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America

In this issue of Infectious Disease Clinics of North America, guest editor Dr. Henry F. “Chip” Chambers brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections. Top experts provide up-to-date information on non-purulent cellulitis; the role of decolonization in prevention of Staphylococcus aureus skin and soft tissue infections; skin and soft tissue infections caused by gram-negative pathogens; single-dose antimicrobial therapy of skin and soft tissue infections; and much more. Contains 11 relevant, practice-oriented topics including skin and soft tissue infections in persons who use drugs; fasciitis and other necrotizing skin and soft tissue infections; skin and soft tissue infections in the diabetic patient; skin and soft tissue infection mimics; mycobacterial skin and soft tissue infections; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on advances in the diagnosis and management of skin and soft tissue infections, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.