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Should i still go to work if i have a skin abscess? i am on antibiotics

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Yes: You could keep the area covered with a bandage, and wash your hands frequently. Unless you work around very ill people in a healthcare situation, you are at low risk to other people at work or at home.

Answered 2/16/2012

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Probably: Unless the abscess is particularly disfiguring or in a painful place that would cause disability while at work, then going to work should be fine. The area should not be exposed to people.

Answered 12/8/2015

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