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My teenage boy has a infection in his finger does he need antibiotics?

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Hard to say: Whether he has an infection or just angry tissue reaction is debatable. I would need to see I to know. You have not provided description of how it happened, duration or past attempts at treatment. I would have it looked at if it appears to be getting worse as antibiotics may be needed.

Dr Krauser and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/27/2018

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