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What Is The Treatment For An Infected Bump?
My fiancée was bit 2 weeks ago. It swelled, and pus came oozing out with a little pressure. We milked the bump put antibiotic cream and band aid on it. It healed but now there is a 2nd bump a few inches away from previous one with same characteristics. HELP
Sat, 19 Apr 2014
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Many bite require the use of oral antibiotics to prevent or to treat any infection.
Even though the area was cleaned and topical antibiotics were applied, he needs to visit his doctor for an assessment.
If there is a second collection of pus, it may need to be incised and drained.
I hope this helps
Many bite require the use of oral antibiotics to prevent or to treat any infection.
Even though the area was cleaned and topical antibiotics were applied, he needs to visit his doctor for an assessment.
If there is a second collection of pus, it may need to be incised and drained.
I hope this helps
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