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Chapter 26: Surgical Infections- Hideradenitis Suppurativa Flashcards

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What is it?

A

Infection/abscess formation in apocrine sweat glands

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In what three locations does it occur?

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Perineum/buttocks, inguinal area, axillae (site of apocrine glands)

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What is the most common causative organism?

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S. aureus

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What is the treatment?

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  1. Antibiotics
  • Incision and drainage
    • excision of skin with glands for chronic infections
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