Methicillin-Resistant Staphyloccocus Aureus Heel Abscess: An Uncommon Emergency Department Diagnosis

Heel abscesses present as heel pain that progressively worsens, with associated tenderness and fullness at the heel pad. Radiological studies like computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, or ultrasound can help correctly diagnose a heel pad abscess. Generally, these patients require i.v. ant...

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Published in:	The Journal of emergency medicine Vol. 41; no. 3; pp. e55 - e58
Main Authors:	Phelan, Michael P., Schils, Jean P., Burval, Daniel, Isada, Carlos M.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Elsevier Inc 01.09.2011
Subjects:	abscess Abscess - microbiology Adult drainage Emergency Female foot Foot Diseases - microbiology Heel Humans incision Magnetic Resonance Imaging Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Staphylococcal Infections - complications Staphylococcal Infections - diagnosis Young Adult drainage heel incision foot abscess
ISSN:	0736-4679, 2352-5029
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