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Is it a bad idea to tick a needle in my abscess to drain it well get the infection out i do have mrsa?
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Abscess: it is advisable to have some one besides yourself open the abscess in a sterile manner i would go to the er or to urgent care. If your pmd can do it that's good too do not drain it yourself . MRSA needs to be cultured most abscesses are not MRSA
Answered 10/17/2016
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