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What Are The Pus Filled Spots On My Leg In Spit Of Taking Antibiotics?

I was started on Flucloxacillin after i was bitten on my leg and it looked infected. I stopped the antibiotics after five days and since then i have a further three puss filled spots on my leg that are itchy? is this further infection? do i need antibiotics?
Tue, 9 Jun 2015
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Hi,
You might not require further antibiotic but what is important is clean properly local part and apply triple action cream.
Proper dressing is important for healing.
Avoid itching as it might aggravate infection so take cetrizine or benadryl medicine for few days.
Ok and take care.
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What Are The Pus Filled Spots On My Leg In Spit Of Taking Antibiotics?

Hi, You might not require further antibiotic but what is important is clean properly local part and apply triple action cream. Proper dressing is important for healing. Avoid itching as it might aggravate infection so take cetrizine or benadryl medicine for few days. Ok and take care.