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Are antibiotics usually prescribed after people have an incision and drainage for an abscess?
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Yes: An abcess is a collection of purulent fluid caused by a overgrowth of a single or multiple bacteria or organism. Although the collection has been drained but a specific or a broad spectrum antibiotics has to be prescribed to completely eradicate the cause. Hope my answer is of help.
Answered 10/4/2016
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