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Can Blood Poisoning Be Managed Using Antibiotics?
I was in the dr earlier today for a bee sting to my toe. My foot is extremely swollen and blistering. They prescribed an antibiotic. Now it looks like I have maybe blood poisoning going up the side of my foot. I have a red vein.. Will the antibiotic help that?
Fri, 9 Nov 2018
Hello,
Prompt treatment of blood poisoning is essential because the infection can quickly spread to tissues or your heart valves.
Once you’re diagnosed with blood poisoning, you’ll likely receive treatment as an inpatient at a hospital. If you’re showing symptoms of shock, you’ll be admitted to the intensive care unit.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Esmeralda Sera,
Oncologist
Prompt treatment of blood poisoning is essential because the infection can quickly spread to tissues or your heart valves.
Once you’re diagnosed with blood poisoning, you’ll likely receive treatment as an inpatient at a hospital. If you’re showing symptoms of shock, you’ll be admitted to the intensive care unit.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Esmeralda Sera,
Oncologist
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