Characterization of wound microbes in epidermolysis bullosa: Results from the epidermolysis bullosa clinical characterization and outcomes database.
Laura E LevinLeila H ShayeganAnne W LuckyKristen P HookAnna L BrucknerJames A FeinsteinSusan WhittierChristine T LaurenElena PopeIrene Lara-CorralesKaren WissCatherine C McCuaigJulie PowellLawrence F EichenfieldMoise L LevyLucia DiazSharon A GlickAmy S PallerHarper N PriceJohn C BrowningKimberly D MorelPublished in: Pediatric dermatology (2020)
SA and PA were the most commonly isolated bacteria from wounds. Methicillin resistance and mupirocin resistance were reported in 47% and 40% of patients tested, respectively, highlighting the importance of ongoing antimicrobial strategies to limit antibiotic resistance.