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Can u die from not gettin a, abcess drained?
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Get Immediate Help: Yes, you can die from an untreated abcess whether from a tooth, a cut finger or anywhere else. The abcess indicates infection and the infection left untreated (by draining or by use of antibiotics) can enter your blood stream and cause sepsis - widespread, full-body infections. Get treatment immediately!
Answered 8/23/2013
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