The experience of intramuscular benzathine penicillin for prophylaxis of recurrent cellulitis: A cohort study

Conclusion Intramuscular benzathine penicillin at a 4-week interval may be an effective prophylactic strategy to reduce the incidence of cellulitis. Further studies are necessary to determine the factors associated with failure of prophylaxis as well as optimal individualized dosage and dosing interval of the prophylactic agent.
Source: Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection - Category: Microbiology Source Type: research