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Should i start taking antibiotics after bartholin's cyst burst?
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Bartholin cyst: No. Not unless it has become secondarily infected.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Yes: as a prophylactic measure to prevent infections.
Answered 10/21/2014
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Not always: The antibiotic therapy is recommended only when cellulitis is present. It is important to follow your doctor's instructions. Good luck.
Answered 10/21/2014
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