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I recently got bitten by a dog and broke skin, after going to the doctor and prescribed amoxicillin, my wounds turned yellow is that normal?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Dog bit: If yellow purulent drainage - that is not good. However, yellowish hue to surrounding skin may be related to age of bruise to skin.

Answered 5/15/2017

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