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I am on antibiotic for very small soft skin infection on my elbow. this is start of 4th day on antibiotics & sore is still little red. will i be ok having a total knee replacement the day after i end my antibiotic?
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Probably not. Pl check with your surgeon.
Answered 4/27/2023
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