Mupirocin

ByBrian J. Werth, PharmD, University of Washington School of Pharmacy
Reviewed/Revised May 2024
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    staphylococci and beta-hemolytic streptococci. Systemic absorption of topical mupirocin is negligible.

    Mupirocin is used for

    • Impetigo

    • Minor superficial secondarily infected skin lesions

    • Eradication of Staphylococcus aureus nasal carriage, although relapse rates may be high

    Chronic therapy leads to mupirocin-resistant staphylococci.

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