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 Bacterial culture and sensitivity are essential for identification of the existing bacterial population and the best antibiotic treatment to follow.

 Obtaining bacterial growth from abscesses can be difficult.

 Samples must be obtained not only from the abscess material but also from the wall of the abscess, to maximize the possibility of bacterial growth.

 Anaerobic cultures must be considered, especially when there is no aerobic growth and in cases of malodorous discharge. 16s rRNA PCR is another tool that is becoming more readily available for bacterial identification.

 Fungal cultures can also be considered, especially if hyphae are observed in the cytologic exam.