Can anyone recommend a good antibiotic for a perianal abscess? I'm quite concerned and would appreciate any suggestions.

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Perianal abscess should be should be treated with incision and drainage apart from antibiotics . Patient needs hospitalisation and intravenous antibiotics like cefixime and metronidazole

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