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Circumcision done 11 days ago. area infected. dr gave me mupirocin 2% and amx-clv875. surtures dissolved but small wound still open. what can i do?
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If...: If the open wound is tender and/or producing pus despite taking the antibiotics you need to see your doctor ASAP. If it is clean keep using the Mupirocin and oral antibiotics, and give it time. If you are healthy otherwise it should eventually heal and close.
Answered 6/19/2018
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