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Good day. i had and abcess on my back, infection is gone but it seems like a second one is developing. should i take anti biotics again?

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Abscess: If it was treated only with antibiotics and not with incision and drainage, then you may need to have this done. See an MD for evaluation.

Dr Modi and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/11/2019

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