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Should The Abcess Be Removed Immediately If Child Has Lymphadenitis?
My son (10 Yrs) started Augmentin 2 weeks ago for his lymphadenitis. Now he s put on Clindamycin and Omnicef since the swollen is still over 2 inches, and abscess has formed. Is it an emergency to have the abscess removed, or it is okay to give 1 week for the new antibiotics to work? The enlargement is not deep. Thanks
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Hi,
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Once the abscess has formed it is better to drain the abscess immediately while continuing antibiotics.
That helps in fast healing.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Once the abscess has formed it is better to drain the abscess immediately while continuing antibiotics.
That helps in fast healing.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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