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Had an abscessed infection(swelling of jaw going down to neck). been taking antibiotic for 3 days. how long will the swelling be gone?
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Abscess: This type of inflammation and swelling may take 5 to 10 days to recede with appropriate antibiotic therapy.
Answered 1/8/2014
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