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Have Huge Abscess On Cheek Filled With Pus And Smells Of Garlic. Cause?
Question: I have a huge abscess on my cheek its filled with puss that's smells of garlic ...? What does that smell mean ?
Brief Answer:
Bacterial or fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
The garlicky or foul smelling abscess usually harbor either bacteria or fungal strains.
I suggest you to get a culture sensitivity test of the pus from the abscess. The test identified the organism and also provides a list of antibiotics which are active against the infection.
Treating with the same antibiotic would cure the infection and help in healing.
Hope, I answered your query.
regards,
Bacterial or fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
The garlicky or foul smelling abscess usually harbor either bacteria or fungal strains.
I suggest you to get a culture sensitivity test of the pus from the abscess. The test identified the organism and also provides a list of antibiotics which are active against the infection.
Treating with the same antibiotic would cure the infection and help in healing.
Hope, I answered your query.
regards,
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