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I popped a pus filled pimple in the nose, will i have brain abscess?
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Unlikely : Acne is very common . Highly unlikely for that to the cause if a brain abscess .
Answered 8/16/2014
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Nose: great question. If its in the nose and draining it should be cultured and you should be started on antibiotics. If its not draining often we will open it up in the office to drain.
Answered 8/17/2014
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