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Suggest Treatment For Post Surgical Skin Infections ?
Question: how do treat syndrum ?
Brief Answer:
Intravenous Metronidazole +vancomycin will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
I understand your query and concern.
Post surgical skin infections are quite common after major surgeries and in the elderly age group.
The most probable cause in her case would be Gangrenous necrotic cellulitis.
Its extremely important to treat this condition early.
Biopsy from the lesional margin can give idea of the involved infectious agent.
In all cases prompt intravenous antibiotics in the form Metronidazole and Vancomycin will help.
Please note that these drugs have to be taken only under strict medical supervision.
Post your further queries,if any.
Thank you.
Intravenous Metronidazole +vancomycin will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
I understand your query and concern.
Post surgical skin infections are quite common after major surgeries and in the elderly age group.
The most probable cause in her case would be Gangrenous necrotic cellulitis.
Its extremely important to treat this condition early.
Biopsy from the lesional margin can give idea of the involved infectious agent.
In all cases prompt intravenous antibiotics in the form Metronidazole and Vancomycin will help.
Please note that these drugs have to be taken only under strict medical supervision.
Post your further queries,if any.
Thank you.
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