Description

• Monotherapy with mupirocin 2% should be considered as a primary treatment alternative for pitted keratolysis.
• Competitively inhibits bacterial isoleucyl transfer-RNA synthetase and inhibit bacterial protein synthesis.
• It is used either alone or with skin antiseptics as part of a comprehensive MRSA decolonization strategy.
• Is a topical antibiotic largely used to eradicate staphylococcal nasal carriage.