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Are Antibiotics Advised For Abscess On Lumbosacral Spine?

My 14 yr old son has a boil at the end of the lumbosacral spine. It has watery fluid and a little blood flowing from it. The boil appear 5 days back. Today he has fever also. I have been applied Neosporin dusting powder on it. Do we need to get him to a doctor and will he need antibiotics??
Mon, 22 Jun 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement 's  Response
Definitely .Fever,watery discharge and swelling at the lower end of spine indicates severe infection. it could be simple boil or pilonidal sinus . you must visit to a general surgeon and start antibiotic according to his prescription.
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Are Antibiotics Advised For Abscess On Lumbosacral Spine?

Definitely .Fever,watery discharge and swelling at the lower end of spine indicates severe infection. it could be simple boil or pilonidal sinus . you must visit to a general surgeon and start antibiotic according to his prescription. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.