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Could amoxicillin cure an abscess/infection?
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Yes: If the abscess is dental it may help but if the abscess is in the skin it may require a different antibiotic or procedure called an incision and drainage.
Answered 5/6/2014
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Amoxiciilin: it is generally not used to treat that problem
Answered 5/29/2014
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