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I'm taking amoxicillin for an abscess. should i avoid physical contact until it clears up and new bacteria is replaced?
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Abscess?: If it's a Dental Abscess, antibiotic will control, not cure, the infection for only as long as you take the Meds. Abscessed tooth will require Root Canal or extraction, not just Meds.
Answered 11/29/2015
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Highly contagious: Sometimes physical contact and shared personal items, like towels, soap, or sports equipment can spread infection.
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