Necrotizing Fasciitis of Hand By Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) - A Sinister.

Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is an aggressive and life-threatening infection of skin and soft tissue characterized by widespread fascial necrosis, leads to gross morbidity and mortality if left untreated. Although MRSA has become a common isolate associated with skin and soft tissue infections globally over the past few years, monomicrobial MRSA NF has been reported only in a few studies. Our case represents the development of NF followed by trivial trauma salvaged with daptomycin and amputation of the affected limb.

A prescription event monitoring study on the utility of garenoxacin, a newer fluoroquinolone in India.

Background: Prescription event monitoring (PEM) study is conducted worldwide. The main objective of such study is to monitor the adverse events when a drug is being prescribed in "real life clinical" settings. PEM studies are being looked upon as an essential observational tool of postmarketing surveillance.

In Vitro Fractional Inhibitory Concentration (FIC) Study of Cefixime and Azithromycin Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) Against Respiratory Clinical Isolates.

Introduction: Acute respiratory infections (ARI) contribute to more than 75% of health care seeking in primary health care facilities in India. Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are managed frequently by β-lactam, macrolide and fluroquinolone class of antibiotics. However, these recommended classes of antibiotic have shown resistance in community settings.