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How Do You Get Rid Of A Strep Infection In Lower Abdomen Area?

Posted on Thu, 13 Feb 2025

Question: how do you get rid of a strep infection in lower abdomen area. I have developed several small areas that become infected and ooze small amounts of pus. I was prescribed several different antibiotic that have not worked as of now. I had surgery last year to XXXXXXX small pocket of infection and as a result I developed a strep infection at that site which seemer to spread into several areas.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding skin infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello ,

I would suggest a pus culture sensitivity which would guide the ultimate choice of oral antibiotics. In the mean time I would suggest empirical oral antibiotics e.g either Amoxicilin with clavulanate combination (500mg +125mg) or Cephalexin 500mg three times a day.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (0 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding skin infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I would suggest a pus culture sensitivity which would guide the ultimate choice of oral antibiotics. In the mean time I would suggest empirical oral antibiotics e.g either Amoxicilin with clavulanate combination (500mg +125mg) or Cephalexin 500mg three times a day.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (23 hours later)

My test results from a swab was strep group 6

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (25 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Oral antibiotics

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Beta lactum group of antibiotics work really well for streptococci. I would advice you to take oral faropenem or imepenem for 10 to 14 days. These are prescription drugs.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana