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What should we do with a wound that is blistering and filling with a clear yellow fluid that slowly drains.antibiotics are already being used.?
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Complicated: This is an issue which has multiple possibilities including the nature of the wound, why it is blistering, etc. There are doctors who specialize in wound care (and some excellent nurses as well) who may be of assistance.
Answered 4/6/2021
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Wound: You don't say whether your are using topical or oral antibiotics. A wound that is not improving needs to be seen.
Answered 11/13/2012
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