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Localized pus collection in and near tonsils.took antibiotics so it disappear but incomplete.litle quantity still remain.is it need to treat?can harm?
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Facial infection: Impetigo is a skin bacterial infection with pus filled blisters, swelling and crusting. See your doctor if infection persists. Antibiotic resistant bacteria such as MRSA will require non-penicillin type of antibiotic to eradicate.
Answered 7/21/2014
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