Table 1.

Risk Factors for Types of Bacterial Skin and Soft Tissue Infections

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus [Russo 2016]	Gram-negative, Anaerobe, and Polymicrobial [Russo 2016]	Mixed [Zilberberg 2012]
Previous colonization Contact with patients colonized Antibiotic therapy in previous 12 months Hospitalization in previous 12 months History of previous infection Recent travel to Latin America, Africa, or Southeast Asia Long-term care facility residence Previous ICU admission	Surgical site infection in the following locations: Axillary cavity Gastrointestinal tract Perineum Female genital tract	Previous ICU admission Nursing home residence
Comorbidities: Cardiovascular disease Diabetes Peripheral vascular disease Chronic wounds Central venous catheter Chronic renal disease Dialysis IV drug abuse	Comorbidities: Diabetes Cirrhosis IV drug abuse Subcutaneous drug abuse	…

Adapted with permission from Russo et al [20] and Zilberberg et al [23].

Abbreviations: ICU, intensive care unit; IV, intravenous.