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In 2011 i was diagnosed 2 hv mersa i did not have eruptions for almost a year now i hve puss & swelling on my thigh it is going down where will it go?

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NEEDS TO BE EXAMINED: You have an abscess which is draining.It needs to be examind and culture taken of the pus to find the organism causing the abscess.You may need I&D and appropriate antibiotics So make an apt to see your doctor or go to ER

Answered 12/23/2014

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A member asked:

In 2011 i was diagnosed 2 hv mersa i did not have eruptions for almost a year now i hve puss & swelling on my thigh it is going down where will it go?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yash Khanna answered

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