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I was bitten by a dog and sufferred some puncture wounds and a broken hand. the doctor prescribed amoxicillin. its rwo days later and the swelling h?
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Infection?: Even with antibiotics, infections can occur. If the swelling is increasing, especially if it is associated with increasing pain and redness, you should get checked again.
Answered 6/12/2013
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