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How to take care of pus created by herpes zoster? is it okay to take antiobiotic together with antiviral?

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Yes but u need: To call your doc to see if your doc thinks they are secondarily infected or not which they may or may not be, please call your doc.

Dr Davis agreed

Answered 5/26/2018

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