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Impetigo
MSSA/MRSA, S. pyogenes
Mupirocen 2% ointment, 1 application 3 to 5 times per day
Empiric Therapy & Alternative Regimens
Duration of Therapy & Clinical Pearls
Add oral antibiotics if patient has large or multiple lesions (Cephalexin 50mg/kg/day div q8h [max 500mg/dose])
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Length of Therapy (Total IV + PO):
5 days (7 days if requiring oral therapy)
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