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My leg is swollen below the nee had some pus come out when pressed on?
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Swelling: Sounds like cellulitis and a possible abscess. Oral antibiotics like clindamycin, doxycycline or Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) may be needed. Consult a doctor now.
Answered 8/1/2016
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