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My wifes thumb see to have an infection on her tip, she is breastfeeding and cannot drink any antibiotics. what is the best way to treat the infection?
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Wrong assumption: Any antibiotic we could give an infant that age is okay for her to take when breast feeding. Contact her doc for guidance.
Answered 4/19/2020
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