Abscess

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Abscess is a collection of pus

Cause

• Staphylococcus aureus.

Signs and symptoms

• Painful pus-filled nodule
• Inflammatory erythematous plaque
• Fluctuant palpable swelling
• Fever is rare
• Lymphangitis and satellite nodes may be present.

Non-pharmacological/ pharmacological treatment

Placing hot compresses over the swelling until it breaks Erythromycin oral Adult: 500mg every 8 hours for 7–10 days Child: 25–50mg/kg every 8 hours for 7–10 days OR Flucloxacillin oral Adult: 500mg every 6 hours for 7–10 days Child: 25mg/kg every 6 hours for 7–10 days Surgical Treatment: -        Incision and drainage