tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9870114.post4570328779238885010..comments2024-03-10T08:41:32.400+00:00Comments on VIRTUAL GRAND ROUNDS IN DERMATOLOGY 2.0: Gluteal AbscessHumane Medicine Huihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07113291188306363130noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9870114.post-70663313021439319772013-03-29T05:17:34.927+00:002013-03-29T05:17:34.927+00:00Perhaps we can also consider another culture from ...Perhaps we can also consider another culture from the drainage itself.Yoon Cohenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00635291223340959589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9870114.post-15262300116541192372013-03-27T13:42:23.934+00:002013-03-27T13:42:23.934+00:00I would normally admit such patients to the ward. ...I would normally admit such patients to the ward. Otherwise I think he needs a I & D again to drain the pus that has accumulated. I think proper dressing is important for prompt recovery. you can try hydrogen peroxide (1:2 dilution) to clean up the wound. If the organism is Staph aureus, try flucloxacillin 500mg qid. My favourite is cefuroxime 500mg bd though. Check blood sugar to rule out underlying diabetes mellitus that may have aggravated the condition. I think he should do well.Henry Foonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02804592640968503188noreply@blogger.com