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MupirocinSome Trade Names
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inhibits bacterial RNA and protein synthesis. It is available only as a 2% topical preparation, which is bactericidal against staphylococci and β-hemolytic streptococci. Systemic absorption of topical mupirocinSome Trade Names
BACTROBAN
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is negligible.

MupirocinSome Trade Names
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is used for impetigo and for minor superficial secondarily infected skin lesions. MupirocinSome Trade Names
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can also eradicate Staphylococcus aureus nasal carriage, although relapse rates may be high. Chronic therapy leads to mupirocinSome Trade Names
BACTROBAN
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-resistant staphylococci.

MupirocinSome Trade Names
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is nontoxic but, when applied to denuded skin or mucous membranes, may cause itching and burning.

Last full review/revision July 2009 by Matthew E. Levison, MD

Content last modified July 2009