What is Mafenide Acetate?: A Topical Antibiotic for Severe Burns
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First developed in the 1940s, mafenide acetate is a synthetic sulfonamide-type antimicrobial agent used specifically for the prevention and treatment of infections in severe second- and third-degree burn wounds. This powerful topical antibiotic is known for its ability to penetrate thick burn eschar, a characteristic that makes it effective in controlling bacterial load in difficult-to-reach tissue.
