Infectious Diseases

New Approaches to
Pediatric Skin and
Skin Structure Infections

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New Approaches to Pediatric Skin and Skin Structure Infections

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Skin and skin structure infections account for up to 18% of visits to pediatricians, but their empiric treatment is no longer routine. While Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes remain the most frequently isolated gram-positive pathogens in uncomplicated skin infections, the increasing prevalence of methicillin-resistant S aureus makes culture and follow-up imperative. Where resistance rates are particularly high, cephalosporins, the most prescribed office antibiotics, will not be effective. Fortunately, some new therapies have been developed that offer promise.

For this reason, experts in dermatology, pediatrics, and microbiology recently convened in Atlanta for 7 mini-symposia, to examine the changing epidemiology of these infections, how to recognize their varying presentation, the selection of topical versus oral therapy, and when to consider hospitalization.

CO-CHAIRS
Ronald N. Jones, MD President/CEO JMI Laboratories North Liberty, IA	George H. McCracken, Jr, MD Professor of Pediatrics The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas Dallas, TX
FACULTY
Stan L. Block, MD Professor of Clinical Pediatrics University of Louisville Louisville, KY University of Kentucky Lexington, KY	John E. McGowan, Jr, MD Professor Department of Epidemiology Rollins School of Public Health Emory University Atlanta, GA
Janet R. Casey, MD Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics University of Rochester Medical Center Co-Director of Research Elmwood Pediatric Group Rochester, NY	Lawrence C. Parish, MD Clinical Professor of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology Director of the Jefferson Center for International Dermatology Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA
Gary V. Doern, PhD Professor of Pathology University of Iowa College of Medicine Iowa City, IA	Michael E. Pichichero, MD Professor of Microbiology & Immunology, Professor of Pediatrics, and Professor of Medicine University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry Rochester, NY
Candice E. Johnson, MD, PhD Clinical Professor of Pediatrics Department of Pediatrics The Children's Hospital University of Colorado School of Medicine Denver, CO

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TARGET AUDIENCE

This activity has been designed for pediatricians and pediatric dermatologists.

ACTIVITY GOAL

The goal of this activity is to educate clinicians about all aspects of uSSSIs and their treatment with various agents, and with methods for minimizing the development of resistance, leading to improved patient outcomes.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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CME INFORMATION

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Assignment of credit for this activity:
Two 15-minute lectures — .25 Category 1 credit each
Five 30-minute lectures — .50 Category 1 credit each

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DISCLOSURE INFORMATION

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Stan L. Block, MD, has received grant/research support from Abbott Laboratories; is a consultant for Abbott Laboratories and GlaxoSmithKline; and is on the speakers bureau and advisory board of Abbott Laboratories. Dr. Block has disclosed that he will reference unlabeled/unapproved use of retapamulin for skin infections.

Janet R. Casey, MD, is a consultant for Abbott Laboratories; is on the speakers bureau of Abbott Laboratories and Sanofi-Aventis; and is on the advisory boards of Abbott Laboratories, Advanis, and Sanofi-Aventis. Dr. Casey has disclosed that she will not reference unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices.

Gary V. Doern, PhD, has received grant/research support from Abbott Laboratories, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, and Bayer Pharmaceuticals Corporation; and is on the speakers bureaus of Abbott Laboratories, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Aventis Pharmaceuticals Inc, Pfizer Inc, and Schering-Plough Corporation. Dr. Doern has disclosed that he will not reference unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices in this activity.

Candice E. Johnson, MD, PhD, has received grant/research support from Ferndale Labs, GlaxoSmithKline, and Merck & Co, Inc; is a consultant for Merck & Co, Inc; and is on the speakers bureau for Abbott Laboratories, GlaxoSmithKline, and Merck & Co, Inc. Dr. Johnson has disclosed that she will not reference unlabeled or unapproved uses of drugs or devices.

Ronald N. Jones, MD, has received grant/research support from AB Biodisk, Abbott Laboratories, AlamX, Arpida, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Avexa, Basilea Pharmaceuticals, Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Becton Dickinson, BioMerieux, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Cadence Pharmaceuticals, Cerexa, Chiron Corporation, Cognigen, Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Daiichi, Elan Pharmaceuticals, Elanco, Enanta, GlaxoSmithKline, Intrabiotics, Johnson & Johnson, LG Chemicals, Merck & Co, Inc, Micrologix, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Optimer, Ordway, Oscient Pharmaceuticals, Osmotics, Peninsula, Pfizer Inc, Replidyne, Inc, Schering-Plough Corporation, Sequoia, Serenex, Shionogi, Theravance, TREK Diagnostic Systems, Vicuron Pharmaceuticals, and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Jones has disclosed that he will not reference unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices.

George H. McCracken, Jr, MD, is on the advisory boards of GlaxoSmithKline and Sanofi-Aventis. Dr. McCracken has disclosed that he will not reference unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices.

John E. McGowan, Jr, MD, has received grant/research support from AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, LP, BioMerieux, Elan Pharmaceuticals, 3M Health Care, and Pfizer Inc; and is a consultant for Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Dade Behring Inc, Elan Pharmaceuticals, Johnson & Johnson, Merck & Co, Inc, Replidyne, Inc, and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. Dr. McGowan has disclosed that he will not reference unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices.

Lawrence C. Parish, MD, is a consultant for CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals and Quinnova Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Parish has disclosed that he will not reference unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices.

Michael E. Pichichero, MD, has received grant/research support from Abbott Laboratories, Bristol-Myers Squibb, GlaxoSmithKline, Johnson & Johnson, MedImmune, Inc, Sanofi-Aventis, and Sanofi Pasteur; and has received honoraria from Abbott Laboratories, Bristol-Myers Squibb, GlaxoSmithKline, Sanofi-Aventis, and Sanofi Pasteur.

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This CME activity is provided by Projects In Knowledge solely as an educational service. Specific patient care decisions are the responsibility of the clinician caring for the patient.

This independent CE activity is supported by an educational grant from GlaxoSmithKline.

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