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Had a small abscess on fri, got antibiotics on sun and it popped. abscess all gone. still on meds for 10 days. should this stop the infection?

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Continue ABX: i would go ahead and complete the course of ABX as the skin may still be with infection. Usually drainage of an abscess is enough however I would complete the course of ABX as directed by your doctor and follow up as advised.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 10/30/2014

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