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Hi, can doctor give me an antibiotic for bed sores or pressure ulcers?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Sure: But if they aren't infected it may do more harm than good. Unnecessarily using antibiotics contributes to the development of resistant bacteria and won't help heal a pressure sore.
Answered 9/24/2016
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Antibiotics: Sure they can but not many wounds need to be treated with antibiotics. Most wounds have bacteria in them but unless heavy colonization is affecting healing or unless it is infected, no antibiotics are necessary. A wound care physician can guide you through this issue.
Answered 2/28/2013
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