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Last month, my upper pinkie knuckle was infected. i was prescribed amoxicillian which did not help and then prescribed sulfamethoxazole-tmp ds. i completed the rxs. the infection was almost cleared up but has now returned. my finger is red and trying t

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Abscess?: WAS IT JUST SKIN INFECTION OR THERE IS AN ABSCESS-PUS FORMATION? IF IT , NEEDS TO BE DRAINED. MAY BE YOU NEEDED A LONGER COURSE OF BACTRIM.

Answered 3/24/2020

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A member asked:

Last month, my upper pinkie knuckle was infected. i was prescribed amoxicillian which did not help and then prescribed sulfamethoxazole-tmp ds. i completed the rxs. the infection was almost cleared up but has now returned. my finger is red and trying t

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marius Frasie answered

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