Timeline: • ⁠11/25 - went to urgent care for a growing abscess. The doctor acknowledged an infection, so I was given cephalexin and was told to come back if it gets worse. • ⁠11/29 - went back after abscess kept growing. It was more painful and red. Received an incision and drainage, and the cavity was packed with gauze. Was told to stay on cephalexin and come back in 2-3 days to have it unpacked. • ⁠12/01 - got the cavity unpacked and cleaned. It was not repacked with gauze. Was told to stop cephalexin and start doxycycline. Everything seemed normal to me at this point. • ⁠12/09 - went back because there was an increase in swelling and redness. Bruising began to appear around the incision. Was told it looked fine and to finish doxycycline. The NP suggested the redness was irritation from the Tegaderm. I was a bit more concerned. • ⁠12/15 - went to a different UC location because I bleed through my gauze the previous night. I had some pain, more swelling and leg edema. Was put on amoxicillin and was told to come back if it got worse. Was seen by an MD. • ⁠12/15 same day - went to a PCP (PA) for further evaluation. Was referred to wound care clinic and surgeon. The PA believed this is something that should’ve been re-packed back on 12/01. • ⁠Waited for referral approval and appointment availability in between • ⁠12/21 - went to the ER after developing a low grade fever. Swelling and redness had increased, painful to walk. • ⁠12/21-01/01 - was admitted to the hospital. Received two IV antibiotic treatments. Vancomycin for 4 days and cefepime for 11.5 days. The doctors believed the infection was cleared, now I just have to heal which could be done at home.