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Concordance/Discordance Between Guidelines and Practice
| Category | Cellulitis (n = 141) | Abscess (n = 54) | Wound infection (n = 19) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treated in accordance with guidelines, 4 categories | 30 | 17 | 5.2 |
| Hospitalized when not indicated | 18 | 3 | 1 |
| Discharged when hospitalization was indicated | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Antibiotic selection inappropriate | 99 | 45 | 18 |
| Purulence not drained | N/A | 17 | 6 |
| Blood culture obtained when not indicated | 21 | 5 | 3 |
Data are presented as percentages; the denominator for each is shown in the top row.
