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I had gluteal abscess about a week.doc drained the pus.after 1week of dressing to some extent it healed but watering in the wound is present?
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Sounds like : the wound is not completely healed yet. keep cleaned and dressed. reevaluate weekly with doctor. may take a few more weeks.
Answered 5/10/2014
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