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Can nonpurlent skin abscesses/celluitis that are in more than one place on skin be treated with topical mupirocin alone or does that require po antibiotics?
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Skin infection cellulitis and abscesses can be treated with topical antibiotics even in multiple sites.Exam by a physician either virtually telehealth or in person will determine if a patient needs to take oral antibiotics
Answered 3/3/2021
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