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Bartholin abscess drained but am concerned about germs that caused it?
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Normal bacteria: A Bartholin's gland abscess is caused by normal skin bacteria most of the time. Once it has been drained, normal antibiotics should be able to clear it up.
Answered 2/18/2015
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