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== Background == |
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=== Microbiology === |
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* Most commonly caused by ''[[Staphylococcus aureus]]'' |
* Most commonly caused by ''[[Staphylococcus aureus]]'' |
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* [[Tuberculosis]] is a rare cause, as are [[fungi]] |
* [[Tuberculosis]] is a rare cause, as are [[fungi]] |
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=== Pathophysiology === |
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* May be primary, from hematogenous or lymphatic spread, or secondary, from direct spread from an adjacent infection (hip, GI tract, spine, aorta, GU tract) |
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== Clinical Manifestations == |
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* May present with pain or mass effect |
* May present with pain or mass effect |
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== Management == |
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* Empiric antibiotics to cover MSSA or MRSA and GI flora, tailored based on culture results |
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* Drainage |
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* Duration of 3 to 6 weeks after drainage likely reasonable |
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[[Category:Skin and soft tissue infections]] |
[[Category:Skin and soft tissue infections]] |
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Latest revision as of 14:53, 3 February 2024
Background
Microbiology
- Most commonly caused by Staphylococcus aureus
- Tuberculosis is a rare cause, as are fungi
Pathophysiology
- May be primary, from hematogenous or lymphatic spread, or secondary, from direct spread from an adjacent infection (hip, GI tract, spine, aorta, GU tract)
Clinical Manifestations
- May present with pain or mass effect
Management
- Empiric antibiotics to cover MSSA or MRSA and GI flora, tailored based on culture results
- Drainage
- Duration of 3 to 6 weeks after drainage likely reasonable
