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The dentist prescribe me penicillin i've been on penicillin for a week now i now have discharge and smelly odor?
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See your dentist: I think you should see your dentist for an exam to rule out new infection or abscess. Penicillin has broad spectrum activity against many bacteria, but does not cover certain anaerobes.
Answered 5/8/2015
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