A patient with a purulent skin and soft tissue infection (SSTI). A history reveals a previous MRSA infection in a family member. The clinician performs an incision and drainage of the lesion and sends a sample to the lab for culture. What is the next step in treating this patient?

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Given the patient's history of a family member with MRSA and the presentation of a purulent skin and soft tissue infection, prescribing trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole is appropriate as it is effective against MRSA, which is a likely pathogen in this scenario.

A Patient with a Purulent Skin and Soft Tissue Infection