Topical antibacterial agents.
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.
Department of Dermatology, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Bartlett-616, Dermatology, Boston, MA 02114, USA. plio@partners.org
Peter A
PA
Lio
Elaine T
ET
Kaye
D000287:Administration, Topical; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D017192:Skin Diseases, Bacterial / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents