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I have an infected toe and it's not getting better after two different types of antibiotics. what can i do now?
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Drainage and IV : If there is an undrelying abscess that is causing the ifection it needs to be drained. You also will need IV antibiotics.
Answered 6/10/2014
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See the doctor: Depending on the bacteria it may take the use of and IV antibiotic and not just antibiotic by mouth.
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