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Table 7 Resource* utilization for abscesses by erythema size (N = 143)†

From: Skin and soft-tissue infections in suburban primary care: epidemiology of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and observations on abscess management

Resource

0-4 cm erythema (N = 63)

5-9 cm erythema (N = 41)

≥10 cm erythema (N = 39)

Outpatient IV

3 (5)

3 (7)

18 (46)

Hospitalization

0 (0)

1 (2)

1 (3)

Repeat I&D

5 (8)

5 (12)

8(21)

≥3 Follow-Up visits

11 (18)

15 (37)

28 (72)

Any resource

14 (22)

14 (34)

30 (77)

  1. Abbreviations: IV, Intravenous infusion; I&D, incision and drainage.
  2. *Resources in addition to initial I&D and/or oral antibiotic treatment.
  3. †Abscesses with follow-up information and erythema measurement.
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