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My mom has a subareolar abscess in her nipple. the breast center specialist cant get her in until mid september. does she need stay on antibiotics while she waits or can her primary care drain it? she sees pcp tomorrow . thanks for your help?
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Some primary care doctors do the I&D of the abscess in the office but not all. Hope her PMD can do that. Take care.
Answered 8/29/2023
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