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Purplish/red spot on breast since friday. not sure if it's a bug bite or the start of ibc. painful at times, size of a quarter. round of amox work?
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Be seen: To make sure you know what your treating. Amoxicillin is good for strep but not other bacteria that may be involved. All the best.
Answered 11/5/2016
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