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He went to hospital already he's on antibiotics but hand is more swollen then before should he go back?
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YES: YES-could be a resistant infection.
Answered 8/31/2014
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Yes: Infections in the hand are very serious. Sometimes I V (Intravenous) antibiotics are necessary!! Go back to the hospital ASAP
Answered 8/31/2014
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