Clindamycin monotherapy is not routinely recommended due to S. aureus resistance rates of 25-30% locally (compared to <5% for doxycycline and & <20% for Bactrim)
I&D alone sufficient without risk factors. Do not treat with antibiotics unless at least one risk factor below is present.
Abscess Risks: Abscess ≥ 2 cm, multiple abscesses, significant surrounding cellulitis, abscess located on face/hands/genitals
Patient Risks: Signs of systemic infection, advanced age, diabetic, immunocompromised, presence of an indwelling medical device
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