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ABSTRACT & COMMENTARY

Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole vs. Placebo for Skin Abscesses After Incision and Drainage

A multicenter, double-blind, randomized, clinical trial found that a seven-day course of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole following incision and drainage (I&D) resulted in a higher rate of cure for skin abscesses compared to I&D and placebo.