Breast abscess treatment: pills vs. local antibiotics and drainage
Part of Infections, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to treat breast abscess: taking antibiotics by mouth versus getting antibiotics injected into the abscess after draining it with a needle guided by ultrasound. It aims to find which method works better and may be an option for you.
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Who can take part
- You are female, between 14 and 60 years old.
- You have a breast abscess (a painful, swollen, red area with pus inside).
- You may be breastfeeding or not.
- You do not have an open draining wound, a hard lump that could be cancer, or a known infection like tuberculosis or HIV.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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