 White blood cell count never was abnormal.  The remaining within normal limits.  X-ray is negative for osteomyelitis.  On 06/14/07, the patient was taken to the OR for incision and drainage of left foot abscess.  The patient tolerated the procedure well and was admitted and placed on vancomycin 1 g q.12h after surgery and later changed Ancef 2 g IV every 8 hours.  Postop wound care consists of Aquacel Ag and dry dressing to the surgical site everyday and the patient remains nonweightbearing on the left foot.  The patient progressively improved with IV antibiotics and local wound care and was discharged from the hospital on 06/19/07 in excellent condition.