Mupirocin belongs to the topical antibiotic class of medications and is utilized for managing and treating various skin and soft tissue infections. The topical medication mupirocin received initial approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1997 and has since been widely prescribed and used globally. Due to its extensive use, resistance to mupirocin is increasing significantly. This activity reviews the indications, mechanism of action, adverse event profile, and contraindications of mupirocin as a valuable agent in the management of skin and soft tissue infections. This activity also highlights the roles of the interprofessional healthcare team involved in treating patients with skin and soft tissue infections and related conditions.
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