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I have a boil under my breast , i went to the doctor she gave me antibiotic , it's still there and draining for about 2 mos. isn't this too long .
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Yes: You need to be reevaluated, recultured and the antibiotic changed appropriately and perhaps undergo some surgical drainage.
Answered 1/17/2014
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