RT Journal
A1 Jenkins TC, Knepper BC, Sabel AL, et al
T1 DEcreased antibiotic utilization after implementation of a guideline for inpatient cellulitis and cutaneous abscess
JF Archives of Internal Medicine
JO Archives of Internal Medicine
YR 2011
FD June 27
VO 171
IS 12
SP 1072
OP 1079
DO 10.1001/archinternmed.2011.29
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archinternmed.2011.29
AB 
Cellulitis and cutaneous abscess are the second most common infections leading to hospitalization in the United States, causing nearly 600 000 admissions annually.1 This represents a 65% relative increase since 1999.1- 2 Although the management of these infections in the ambulatory care setting has garnered much attention recently, evaluation and treatment strategies for severe cases warranting hospitalization have not been well studied. Given their substantial impact, it is imperative that evidence-based strategies be developed to optimize outcomes, antibiotic use, and use of health care resources.