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A member asked:
What to do if i have an infected toe. do i need antibiotics or can i get rid of it without them?
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Depends....: If the infection can be drained, sometimes the body can fight the residual infection on its own. If the infection has already spread throughout the tissue, you need an antibiotic. Don't mess around with this. Please see a doctor to be sure.
Answered 7/15/2013
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