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Finished augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) 4 days for infected abd site. is it ok for dr. to stitch site back after infection cleared? what are the chances of reinfection?

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Discuss with: Treating physician. Usually infected wounds are left to heal by secondary intention. But special situations may require special care.

Answered 3/21/2014

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