Antibiotic use among twelve Canadian First Nations communities: a retrospective chart review of skin and soft tissue infections

Table 4 Diagnostic testing characteristics for each unique SSTI case (n = 137)

^aSub-division of infection characteristic by would culture sub-sample (n = 40). Definitions of sub-categories were: purulent infections – abscesses, boils, folliculitis, impetigo and open wounds or sores with pus or purulent discharge. Non-purulent infections – cellulitis and other infections with swelling or redness but no pus or discharge. Skin breakdowns – lacerations, rashes, scabs, warts and abrasions. Wounds – open sores, ulcers, bite wounds and surgical site infections

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