Fungous and Bacterial Skin Infections in the Tropics.
Abstract
Work is in progress to establish the importance of natural wet environments and wet sources in hospitals as the breeding grounds for multiply drug resistant gram-negative bacteria. First data suggests that these reservoirs constitute a potential threat to patients or those injured in wet terrain, and that transfer of antibiotic resistance may occur between gram-negative bacteria in these reservoirs. A cream containing Nystatin and Tolnaftate was effective in the treatment of Tinea Cruris and Candidiasis, but the Thimerosol preservative in the cream was responsible for several allergic skin reactions. A new topical antifungal agent, Clotrimazole, was shown to be effective against Tinea Corporis, Tinea Cruris and Tinea Pedis. Control of environmental reservoirs of opportunistic pathogens continues to play a major role in the prevention of infections within a Burn Unit. A large study on the value of an antibacterial soap in the prevention of common skin infections has been conducted. Results will be reported after evaluation by the United States Food and Drug Administration.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA060173
Entities
People
- David Taplin
Organizations
- University of Miami