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Is Chronic Bacterial Infection Life Threatening?

Posted on Mon, 23 Jun 2014

Question: what do you mean chronic infection ? like you can die from..groin swollen what would it look like?..hi listen I don't want to be graphic but I got seemed to be small marks near my testicles almost like rashes appear to be small zits they sometimes bother me its actually on both sides any cause for concern I always exam my body after work i had it for a few days now. is this a symptom thanks..it looks like bed burns,Can thou please explain the disclaimer I don't understand the statement..does the inter part of the thigh consider a groin the big portion onethe lower part of the neck i am massaging it both sides and I feel them moving whats that mean isn't that the glands or is that above just below the jaw bone..what does it mean when i have an an smell smells like I have bacteria its a swell that I'm infected with something

Answered by Dr. Deepika Patil (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
looks like insect bites

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to HealthcareMagic.

I have read your query, and understand your concern.

Chronic infection is one that is present after 6 weeks of treatment. Its usually not life threatening.

These marks in the pictures looks like insect bites and allergic reaction to their secretions. The swelling in the neck could be lymph node swelling following infection.

The groin swelling can also be lymph nodes from the infection from your testis, those small marks or rashes.

The one on your finger that is near the ring, is a injury mark by nail, probably during scratching.

I would suggest that you take a course of broad spectrum antibiotics in consultation with your local physician. At the same time he can examine you clinically to have a clear picture of your condition and the source of infection to help in better management of the same. A complete blood count and blood sugar levels will also be very helpful.

Also keep your bed and room free of insects and bath using an antiseptic soap and keep your finger nails trimmed, to prevent further injuries.

Hope i have been helpful.

Regards,
Dr. Deepika Patil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Deepika Patil (2 hours later)

if someone bite XXXXXXX last year and the skin did not break but theres a red mark on top of my skin should i worry

Answered by Dr. Deepika Patil (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

If the skin is intact and no blood ooze then you need not worry about the bite.

Regards,
Dr. Deepika Patil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Deepika Patil (10 hours later)

Why does m\y armies sting occasionally is this related to a dieases
armpits i do get chills occasionally buy no night seats only day times like my whole body is warm all over the body i took my temp or normal read 97.8
no night seats only during the day
and times I feel like feels like inflammation throat my whole body and ticking princklinng hot stings as well what do you think should I be worried

Answered by Dr. Deepika Patil (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
show to a dermatologist once

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

It could all be a part of your alkergic reaction to the insect bites like urticaria.

Your sore throat may be a part of it or it could even be separate infection.

I would still suggest that you take a course of antibiotics, antiinflammatory and antihistamines drugs in consultation with your local doctor and do warm saline gargles, this should solve most of your problems.

And consult a dermatologist and shows him your skin lesion for confirmation of the diagnosis.

Regards,
Dr.Deepika Patil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Deepika Patil (3 hours later)

what skinlesions by my gentile area
is this hiv related the skin lesion I'm referring too.

Answered by Dr. Deepika Patil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
that you have to check

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You only had said that you have 'small marks near your testicles almost like rashes'. Its in reference to those only.

And regarding HIV infection, that if you have doubt then get yourself tested.

Regards
Dr.Deepika Patil

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj