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I was bitten by a healthy dog two weeks ago. was on antibiotics for ten days. puncture wounds are almost healed, but it's still very bruised and lumpy under skin. how long for healing?
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Lump: May persist indefinitely as an organized hematoma. Local symptoms should subside completely otherwise in few more days. Current meds may delay and impair healing, for example anticoagulants or steroids.
Answered 11/13/2019
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