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How do i treat my infected cut my fiend screeched my neck to were there was blood cut is closed but little infected but i know dr will just give cream?

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Dr. Jenniffier Mahand answered

No cream for cut: if the cut is indeed infected, it is unlikely the doctor would just "give cream." if you feel it is infected, be seen by a health care provider. bacterial infections most often require oral antibiotics.

Dr Livingston and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/22/2017

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A member asked:

How do i treat my infected cut my fiend screeched my neck to were there was blood cut is closed but little infected but i know dr will just give cream?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jenniffier Mahand answered

Dr Livingston and another doctor agreed

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