Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole vs. Placebo for Skin Abscesses After Incision and Drainage.
Title
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole vs. Placebo for Skin Abscesses After Incision and Drainage.
Creator
Watkins Richard R
Publisher
Internal Medicine Alert
Date
2016
2016-05-15
Description
A multicenter, double-blind, randomized, clinical trial found that a seven-day course of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole following incision and drainage (I&D) resulted in a higher rate of cure for skin abscesses compared to I&D and placebo.
Subject
Skin Diseases; Drainage; Postoperative Complications – Prevention and Control; Abscess – Surgery; Placebos – Administration and Dosage; Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole Combination – Administration and Dosage
Rights
Article information provided for research and reference use only. All rights are retained by the journal listed under publisher and/or the creator(s).
Pages
66–67
Issue
9
Volume
38
Citation
Watkins Richard R, “Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole vs. Placebo for Skin Abscesses After Incision and Drainage.,” NEOMED Bibliography Database, accessed March 29, 2024, https://neomed.omeka.net/items/show/5867.