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I did not complete taking the antibiotics for a very bad dirty wound. the wound is almost healed now but is that bacteria still in my system?

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Dr. Brian Lee answered

Doubt: Next time you should complete the course of abx. This is to keep resistance down in the community.

Answered 11/30/2013

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A member asked:

I did not complete taking the antibiotics for a very bad dirty wound. the wound is almost healed now but is that bacteria still in my system?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Brian Lee answered

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