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Infected wound on ankle

2017-06-17 05:20:15
Took a chunk off my ankle 3 days ago and it got infected, the surface infection doesn't appear to be improving even though I'm on antibiotics. Should I be concerned the infection may be deeper and potentially spreading? I have had some unusual feelings in my leg but quite honestly that could be my mind playing tricks on me
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Go head with medication(specify the name of antibiotic) ,by the same kindly share the pics of affected area.,and would like to know are you using any topical either?!

Answered2017-06-17 05:35:30

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