Skin commensal bacteria such as staphylococci are often the source of orthopaedic-device-related infections. Rifampicin is a widely used antibiotic in the treatment of these infections. The results of this study show that oral rifampicin therapy leads to a consistent and persistent induction of resistance in commensal staphylococci on the skin and in the nose for a prolonged time. 

Musculoskeletal coccidioidomycosis can present in a variety of ways and often mimics non-infectious disease processes, making timely diagnosis challenging. Missed diagnosis can lead to devastating consequences, including joint destruction. Treatment often involves surgical debridement and prolonged antifungal therapy. Physicians in endemic areas should have a low threshold for obtaining Coccidioides-specific labs when patients present with unexplained musculoskeletal complaints.