• Can J Emerg Med · Jul 2017

    Comparative Study

    Comparison of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole versus placebo for uncomplicated skin abscesses.

    • Michael Gottlieb.
    • Department of Emergency Medicine,Rush University Medical Center,Chicago,IL.
    • Can J Emerg Med. 2017 Jul 1; 19 (4): 308-311.

    AbstractClinical question In patients with uncomplicated abscesses receiving incision and drainage, does the addition of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole result in improved clinical resolution at 7 to 14 days after treatment when compared with placebo? Article chosen Talan DA, Mower WR, Krishnadasan A, et al. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole versus placebo for uncomplicated skin abscess. N Engl J Med 2016;374(9):823-32.

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