Complicated skin and soft-tissue infections: Diagnostic approach and empiric treatment options

James I. Merlino, MD
Department of Surgery, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, OH; Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH

Mark A. Malangoni, MD
Chair and Surgeon-in-Chief, Department of Surgery, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, OH; Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH

Correspondence: Mark A. Malangoni, MD, Chair, Department of Surgery and Surgeon-in-Chief, MetroHealth Medical Center, 2500 MetroHealth Drive, H 914A, Cleveland, OH 44109–1998; mmalangoni@metrohealth.org

Both authors reported that they have received honoraria from Wyeth Pharmaceuticals for writing or speaking, and Dr. Malangoni reported that he has received research grant support from Wyeth.

The authors reported that they prepared this article without assistance from any medical education company.

James I. Merlino, MD
Department of Surgery, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, OH; Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH

Mark A. Malangoni, MD
Chair and Surgeon-in-Chief, Department of Surgery, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, OH; Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH

Correspondence: Mark A. Malangoni, MD, Chair, Department of Surgery and Surgeon-in-Chief, MetroHealth Medical Center, 2500 MetroHealth Drive, H 914A, Cleveland, OH 44109–1998; mmalangoni@metrohealth.org

Both authors reported that they have received honoraria from Wyeth Pharmaceuticals for writing or speaking, and Dr. Malangoni reported that he has received research grant support from Wyeth.

The authors reported that they prepared this article without assistance from any medical education company.

James I. Merlino, MD
Department of Surgery, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, OH; Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH

Mark A. Malangoni, MD
Chair and Surgeon-in-Chief, Department of Surgery, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, OH; Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH

Correspondence: Mark A. Malangoni, MD, Chair, Department of Surgery and Surgeon-in-Chief, MetroHealth Medical Center, 2500 MetroHealth Drive, H 914A, Cleveland, OH 44109–1998; mmalangoni@metrohealth.org

Both authors reported that they have received honoraria from Wyeth Pharmaceuticals for writing or speaking, and Dr. Malangoni reported that he has received research grant support from Wyeth.

The authors reported that they prepared this article without assistance from any medical education company.