Epidemiology, Disposition, and Treatment of Ambulatory Veterans With Skin and Soft Tissue Infections

Background Most skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) are managed in the outpatient setting, but data are lacking on treatment patterns outside the emergency department (ED). Available data suggest that there is poor adherence to SSTI treatment guidelines. Methods We conducted a retrospective cohort study of Veterans diagnosed with SSTIs in the ED or outpatient clinics from 1 January 2005 through 30 June 2018. The incidence of SSTIs over time...