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Is Neosporin Effective In Treating Infections?

re-finishing a door, got a splinter deep across the top of my thumb. It pulled out, looks clean (via led light thru thumb), but have infection. Have soaked with hydo/preoxide, an soap and water. It is very tender to touch and when hit on top of thumb. Keep treating as above with neosporin or see a Doc?
Wed, 8 Oct 2014
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Thnx to contact us. I understand your concern.

If I am your doctor I advice you that neosporin is effective in the treating it untill the infection is limited. If the infection enlarges it is necessary to start with oral antibiotics like cefixime. Also necessary to maintain the local hygiene by dressing and cleaning, it will play a major role in the infection.
I will be happy to answer more of your concerns, kindly know me,
Wish you a very good health at health care magic.
Dr. Arun Tank. Infectious Disease.
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Is Neosporin Effective In Treating Infections?

Hello, Thnx to contact us. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I advice you that neosporin is effective in the treating it untill the infection is limited. If the infection enlarges it is necessary to start with oral antibiotics like cefixime. Also necessary to maintain the local hygiene by dressing and cleaning, it will play a major role in the infection. I will be happy to answer more of your concerns, kindly know me, Wish you a very good health at health care magic. Dr. Arun Tank. Infectious Disease.