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I have a bad infection need antibiotics ?

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Dr. Alonso Morales Medina answered

Specializes in Medicina Interna

Yes.: Most infections, specially if severe, require antibiotics to reduce healing time and prevent complications. Please take care!

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 7/5/2019

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