Treatment of SSTIs
Treatment of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections

Released: July 11, 2023

Kyle Molina
Kyle Molina, PharmD, BCIDP

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In this episode, Kyle Molina, PharmD, BCIDP, provides an overview of treatment of skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) and challenges in practice. Listen as he gives perspectives on:

  • Guideline recommendations for treatment of purulent and nonpurulent SSTIs
  • Logistical challenges with IV and oral antibiotics
  • Pros and cons of various locations of care
  • Data supporting the safety and efficacy of long-acting lipoglycopeptides for treatment of SSTIs
  • Use of long-acting lipoglycopeptides in special populations of interest, including patients with obesity, diabetes, and injection drug use
  • Overall place in therapy of long-acting lipoglycopeptides for SSTIs