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Treatment usually consists of placing a tube through the skin to drain the abscess. Less often, surgery is required. You will also receive [[antibiotic]]s for about 4 - 6 weeks. Sometimes, antibiotics alone can cure the infection. | Treatment usually consists of placing a tube through the skin to drain the abscess. Less often, surgery is required. You will also receive [[antibiotic]]s for about 4 - 6 weeks. Sometimes, antibiotics alone can cure the infection. | ||
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Medical Therapy
Treatment usually consists of placing a tube through the skin to drain the abscess. Less often, surgery is required. You will also receive antibiotics for about 4 - 6 weeks. Sometimes, antibiotics alone can cure the infection.