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Is it normal to prescribe antibiotics for severe perianal abcess? gastro ignored husband's pain. rectal surgeon said severe and operated immediately
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Yes: If there is an abscess, especially with significant cellulitis, you will need both surgery to drain the infected source as well as antibiotics to treat any residual soft tissue infection.
Answered 1/11/2013
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Yes: Absolutely! if you have a perirectal abscess which is infected and painful, you need antibiotics and drainage in order for it to resolve.
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