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The Burden of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: Epidemiology, Clinical Presentation, and Diagnosis
The Burden of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: Epidemiology, Clinical Presentation, and Diagnosis
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Length:
18 minutes
Released:
Jun 8, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
In this episode, Martin Krsak, MD, MSc, FASAM, provides background and context on skin and soft tissue infections. Listen as he gives perspectives on:Epidemiology and clinical outcomesEconomic impactBacterial etiologyImportance of appropriate antimicrobial prescribingClinical presentationSeverity classification and distinction between purulent and nonpurulent infectionsRole of incision and debridement vs antimicrobial managementComplications to be ruled out prior to treatmentFaculty:Martin Krsak, MD, MSc, FASAMAssociate Professor of MedicineDivision of Infectious Diseases University of Colorado School of MedicineDenver, ColoradoLink to full program: CCO: https://bit.ly/3J4mg8hProCE: https://bit.ly/3P0vB4E
Released:
Jun 8, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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