Abscesses

Suspected Organisms

S. aureus, including CA-MRSA

Recommended Treatment

I&D

If surrounding cellulitis, systemic symptoms, and/or multiple lesions, see “oral regimens”

If gangrene, immunocompromised, extensive surrounding cellulitis, or severe systemic symptoms:

  • Consider surgical treatment

  • Vancomycin

Consider necrotizing fasciitis