Risk Factors for Clinical Failure in Cellulitis and Skin Abscess

Risk Factors for Clinical Failure in Cellulitis and Skin Abscess Key point: Hospitalized patients with obesity may experience clinical failure because of inadequate antibiotic dosing. Citation: Halilovic J, Heintz BH, Brown K. Risk factors for clinical failure in patients hospitalized with cellulitis and cutaneous abscess. J Infect. 2012; 65(2): 128-134. Although most individuals with cellulitis or skin abscess are managed as outpatients, hospital admission is sometimes necessary. Several risk factors for hospitalization have been identified. …

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