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How could a doctor treat this infected nail?
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Sometimes an: incision and drainage may be needed if it is a bacterial infection.
Answered 7/27/2014
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Antibiotics: Or antifungal agents both topically or orally or removal of part of a nail if necessary.
Answered 5/10/2014
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