Question

What if the abscess was 7cm, would you cover for MRSA then?

a) Yes, more likely
b) No, size is not indicative
c) Depends on other symptoms
d) Unsure without more details

Answer 1

The decision to cover an abscess for MRSA depends on other symptoms and risk factors, not just the size of the abscess.

Step-by-step explanation:

When treating an abscess of any size, the decision to cover for MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is not solely based on the size of the abscess. While a larger abscess may suggest a more serious infection that could include MRSA, the indication for antibiotic coverage is typically determined by additional factors, such as the patient's clinical presentation, risk factors for MRSA, the severity of the infection, and local antibiotic resistance patterns.

Clinical presentation, the patient's risk factors for MRSA, infection severity, and local antibiotic resistance patterns all influence this decision. Even in the case of a 7 cm abscess, the choice to include MRSA coverage is nuanced and relies on a comprehensive assessment of symptoms suggesting MRSA, as well as considerations of the patient's risk for MRSA colonization or infection

So, even if an abscess was 7 cm, the choice to cover for MRSA is more nuanced than size alone and would depend on the presence of other symptoms that could indicate MRSA or risk factors for MRSA colonization or infection.