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Had a groin abscess drained 3 weeks ago. test showed mixed skin flora, prescribed 300mg clindamycin 4xday for 10days. hole is almost closed but pain hasn't gotten better. what is the next step?

Q: had a groin abscess drained 3 weeks ago. test showed mixed skin flora, prescribed 300mg clindamycin 4xday for 10days. hole is almost closed but pain hasn't gotten better. what is the next step?

: Persistent pain and persistent skin opening merit a follow-up visit to one's surgeon for an examination and possible imaging to exclude an abscess.

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Dr. Jerome Zacks answered

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Persistent pain and persistent skin opening merit a follow-up visit to one's surgeon for an examination and possible imaging to exclude an abscess.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 10/28/2022

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A member asked:

Had a groin abscess drained 3 weeks ago. test showed mixed skin flora, prescribed 300mg clindamycin 4xday for 10days. hole is almost closed but pain hasn't gotten better. what is the next step?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jerome Zacks answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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