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How to best treat an open sore. it's from an iv injection . its located on my leg/thigh and is about the size of a pea, the open part is.

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu
Dr. Jovita Anyanwuanswered
Internal Medicine 32 years experience
By a doctor: It is better to have a doctor at and decide if incision and drainage is the best option. Also evaluate other risks with IV drugs and recommend appropriate help.
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