Furunculosis, Recurrent
- Consider mycobacterial infection.
- Success rate is low as recolonization is common. May require consultation with Infectious Diseases/ Dermatology.
Usual Pathogens
S. aureus
Consider decolonization:
| Empiric Therapy | Dose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin 2% | bid intranasally | 5 days. Repeat monthly for 1st 5 days/mo x 6-12 mos |
| +/- | ||
| [Chlorhexidine | full body wash daily | 5 days. Repeat monthly for 1st 5 days/mo x 6-12 mos |
| or | ||
| Dilute bleach bath] | 15 min daily | 5 days. Repeat monthly for 1st 5 days/mo x 6-12 mos |