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Is bactroban (mupirocin) ointment ok to use for an open muscular abscess?
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No: Bactroban (mupirocin) ointment is used on superficial skin infections and into the nares to decolonize staphylococcus aureus carriers. It would not be appropriate or effective treatment into an open abscess in a muscle.
Answered 3/13/2021
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