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Had Tummy Tuck And Open Wounds. Took Keflex. Have Infection From E Coli, On Ciprofloxaacin. Skin Stings And Burns
I had a tummy tuck almost a month ago. I had two wounds open up. I took Keflex but the problem wasn't solved. I went in this Wednesday and my ps took off the necrosis and restitched me. I went back today and I am really red. Dr. said I have infection probably from e coli. I immediately was put on ciprofloxacin. will this medication work? Im really sore, my skin stings and burns right below my TT incision.
Wed, 25 Sep 2013
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Welcome to HCM.
Wound infections which present after 7 days are probably due to bacteria which are grouped under gram negative bacilli. E coli is one of them. Ciprofloxacin is very effective against E coli infections. But I would still suggest a culture sensitivity of discharge from the wound and then prescription of an antibiotic. Wound care is recommended. Thanks.
Welcome to HCM.
Wound infections which present after 7 days are probably due to bacteria which are grouped under gram negative bacilli. E coli is one of them. Ciprofloxacin is very effective against E coli infections. But I would still suggest a culture sensitivity of discharge from the wound and then prescription of an antibiotic. Wound care is recommended. Thanks.
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