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Will antibiotics prevent sepsis or such from breast abscess? my mom has one but they have not drained it yet. shes on doxycycline 100 mg 2x a day. she started today. her temp is normal?
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She will be fine with antibiotic. Mastitis can be treated with antibiotic and I & D is only required if abscess develops. Good luck to your mom.
Answered 8/30/2023
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