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I went to the er blood was leaking out my belly button. they put me on antibiotics but it is still leaking and has a foul odor? whats could be wrong?
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Wrong antibiotic?: If you are no better after 72 hours of antibiotics, the one you were prescribed is not effective against whatever germ is causing your infection. See your doc or return to the ER for reevaluation.
Answered 7/22/2015
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