Question

A 35-year-old with a fluctuant, painful nodule in the groin diagnosed as an abscess. According to NICE CKS, which management step is essential?

Accepted Answer

Incision and drainage plus antibiotics if indicated

Answer

Oral antibiotics alone

Answer

Topical antiseptic only

Answer

Warm compresses alone

Answer

IV antibiotics without drainage

Practice question

A 35-year-old with a fluctuant, painful nodule in the groin diagnosed as an abscess. According to NICE CKS, which management step is essential?