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I have a boil that busted and it's now draining blue/green pus and the pain is severe. what should i do?
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Seek care: It is important to identify the infecting organism with a culture and start antibiotics. May not have completely drained and require incision and further drainage.Warm compresses can sometimes help
Answered 5/26/2018
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