Hot topics in the diagnosis and management of skin and soft-tissue infections (original) (raw)

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This paper reviews the complexities surrounding skin and soft-tissue infections (SSTIs), with a particular focus on increasing bacterial resistance and the challenges in their management. It outlines various definitions and classifications of SSTIs, highlighting the Infectious Diseases Society of America's (IDSA) classification as a prominent guide. Additionally, the work discusses newly licensed antibacterial agents for the treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin-structure infections (ABSSSIs) and emphasizes the need for further research to address unresolved questions in SSTI management.