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How long on antibiotics until abscess infection clears?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

see below: Drainage of the abscess is the primary treatment. Antibiotic treatment is secondary to treat the surrounding soft tissue infection. This will usually start improving a few days after starting the antibiotic if the abscess has been adequately drained.

Answered 12/10/2013

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