Chapter 26: Surgical Infections- Hideradenitis Suppurativa Flashcards
1
Q
What is it?
A
Infection/abscess formation in apocrine sweat glands
2
Q
In what three locations does it occur?
A
Perineum/buttocks, inguinal area, axillae (site of apocrine glands)
3
Q
What is the most common causative organism?
A
S. aureus
4
Q
What is the treatment?
A
- Antibiotics
- Incision and drainage
- excision of skin with glands for chronic infections