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Surgical sight infection

2018-07-21 21:04:34
Is santyl ointment an antibiotic to be used on an infected surgical wound? My surgery was 6/8/18
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Depends on severity....Send photos, of the affected area for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Answered2018-07-22 03:12:54

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