Epidural abscess secondary prevention

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: João André Alves Silva, M.D. [2]; Anthony Gallo, B.S. [3]

Overview

Secondary prevention strategies following epidural abscess include treatment and management of existing infection.

Secondary Prevention

Secondary prevention strategies following epidural abscess include:

• Treatment of local and proximal infections
• Streptococcus antibiotic prophylaxis
• Close adherence to physician recommendations
• Changing bandages