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How long does fever associated with breast abscess last?

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Dr. Regina Hampton answered

Specializes in Breast Surgery

If treated....: If your abscess is treated appropriately with drainage and antibiotics, the fever should resolve within 48-72 hours. If the fever persists, then contact your surgeon, the abscess may not have been completely drained (can happen with a complex abscess) or you may need a different antibiotic.

Dr Sparacino and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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