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SSTI treatment methods
| Treatment method (s) utilized | Total n = 18 n (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Medical treatments | Emergency room or urgent care visit | 10 (55.6) |
| Prescribed medications | 6 (33.3) | |
| Procedure in emergency room or urgent care | 2 (11.1) | |
| Surgery in operating room | 2 (11.1) | |
| Inpatient hospital stay | 1 (5.6) | |
| At-home remedies | Warm compress at home | 10 (55.6) |
| Over the counter medications | 4 (22.2) | |
| Drained abscess at home | 3 (16.7) |
