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Question: My daughter has sores on her legs and arms and if she mashes it a worm comes out, I have read and read till I do not know what to do, she has no insurance and I have never heard of anything like this what to do for her
Brief Answer:
she needs to see doctor of course
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
Worms in wound are known but rare scenario and this is sign of late and severe tissue infection and sign of untreated or wrongly treated infection and you definitely need to see doctor no matter if she doesnt have insurance. Would must be opened, cleand with hydrogen,drained out and intravenous antibiotics must be administered. This cant be treated at home. WIsh you good health. Regards
she needs to see doctor of course
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
Worms in wound are known but rare scenario and this is sign of late and severe tissue infection and sign of untreated or wrongly treated infection and you definitely need to see doctor no matter if she doesnt have insurance. Would must be opened, cleand with hydrogen,drained out and intravenous antibiotics must be administered. This cant be treated at home. WIsh you good health. Regards
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