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staphylococci and beta-hemolytic streptococci. Systemic absorption of topical mupirocin is negligible.
Mupirocin is used for
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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