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Boil on finger

2021-05-25 11:56:54
Daughter having Boil on left hand's Middle finger...that is not paining but Having Pus or water in it.. That Boil is From last 4 days And she facing Fever after every 12 to 16 hrs. Before that time she totally fine And already given to Her Syrup Antibiotic and for temperature And also Checked Blood(CRP & CBC) and urin test That is absolutely fine What is next step?
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Need oral antibiotics and pus need to be drained

Answered2021-05-25 12:07:59

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It's swollen and red could be cellulitis, proper antibiotic is required with relevant investigation

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Hi Child need to start on oral Amoxicillin and mupirocin ointment... it'll take 5days to subside.

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