1. bSevere or extensive disease (e. g
bSevere or extensive disease (e.g., involving multiple sites of infection) or rapid progression in presence of associated cellulitis, signs and symptoms of systemic illness, associated comorbidities or immunosuppression, extremes of age, abscess in an area difficult to drain (e.g., face, hand, and genitalia), associated septic phlebitis, and lack of response to incision and drainage.
Source: Section 2. Infectious Diseases, Pharmacotherapy Bedside Guide
Citation: Martin CP, Talbert RL. Pharmacotherapy Bedside Guide; 2013 Available at: Accessed: October 25, 2017
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