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Is augnentin good for flexor tendon sheath infection in finger?
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Yes generally : This is a strong broad spectrum antibiotic that is appropriate for such infections depending on the cause (dog bite, cut from a clean knife) and the patients allergies
Answered 8/1/2020
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