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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Antibiotics - typically a combination of intravenous and oral antibiotics are administered. Bed rest and elevation of affected limbs is also recommended. For abscess which are small and unaffecting the surrounding tissue can be treated with simple incision and drainage. Drink plenty of fluids as well - at least 8 glasses of water a day. | Antibiotics - typically a combination of intravenous and oral antibiotics are administered. Bed rest and elevation of affected limbs is also recommended. For abscess which are small and unaffecting the surrounding tissue can be treated with simple incision and drainage. Drink plenty of fluids as well - at least 8 glasses of water a day. | ||
==Medical Therapy== | |||
Antibiotics are the mainstay of treatment of medical therapy. Primary aim of the physician for using antibiotics is to | |||
*Treatment of the infection. | |||
*Prevent complications. | |||
*Reduce hospital stay or morbidity. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 05:48, 18 June 2012
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindvarjhulla, M.B.B.S.
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Overview
Antibiotics - typically a combination of intravenous and oral antibiotics are administered. Bed rest and elevation of affected limbs is also recommended. For abscess which are small and unaffecting the surrounding tissue can be treated with simple incision and drainage. Drink plenty of fluids as well - at least 8 glasses of water a day.
Medical Therapy
Antibiotics are the mainstay of treatment of medical therapy. Primary aim of the physician for using antibiotics is to
- Treatment of the infection.
- Prevent complications.
- Reduce hospital stay or morbidity.