Labial abscess

- Recommend drainage of abscess and collect culture.

 
Usual Pathogens

S. aureus/MRSA
ß-haemolytic Streptococci (group A,B,C,G)
Enterobacterales
Anaerobes

 

Empiric Therapy Dose Duration
Amoxicillin-clavulanate 875mg PO bid 5-7 days
or    
[Cephalexin 500mg PO qid 5-7 days
+    
Metronidazole] 500mg PO bid  

Amoxicillin and cephalexin allergy

Empiric Therapy Dose Duration
Cefuroxime 500mg PO bid 5-7 days
+    
Metronidazole 500mg PO bid