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How to get rid of absesses?
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An abscess: normally requires incision and drainage.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Depending on: the size, location, number, and etiology of the abscess(es), some can be treated with antibiotics, some with percutaneous needle drainage, and some with surgical incision/drainage.
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