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A member asked:
Why so many days for skin infection to heal for my dad.on antib & putting bactroban (mupirocin).what infection which looks like rash and some fluid.he has sugar?
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Complications: By sugar I guess you meant diabetes which makes one more prone to get infections. You need to contact his doctor to find out if a systemic antibiotic may be needed. At times, an infectious disease consult may be required if the infection remains uncontrolled.
Answered 1/5/2019
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