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How To Treat Pus Filled Wound On Leg Caused Due To Mosquito Bite?

I got some mosquito bites on my leg about 2 weeks ago and they have become infected. I don t know how long before or even if I should see a doctor. The wounds have been pussing and getting bigger for about 2 weeks now despite using Neosporin and regular cleaning
Thu, 9 Jul 2015
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Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your question in detail and can very well understand your concern..

As there is pus filled wounds or abscess at the sites of mosquito bite it is due to infection and you need to take oral antibiotics as only topical application is not sufficient..

You can take Augmentin 625 mg thrice daily along with it Pantoprazole 40 mg one capsule every morning empty stomach to prevent stomach upset due to antibiotics..
Clean the abscess with betadine solution and apply TRIPLE ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT over them three to four times a day..
Follow for 10 days but if you do not find any improvement or if the infection increases consult a physician for a clinical evaluation..

Hope this information helps and thanks for writing to Healthcare Magic..

If you find the answer helpful please give a Five Star Review and click on found the answer helpful as a token of appreciation...

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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How To Treat Pus Filled Wound On Leg Caused Due To Mosquito Bite?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your question in detail and can very well understand your concern.. As there is pus filled wounds or abscess at the sites of mosquito bite it is due to infection and you need to take oral antibiotics as only topical application is not sufficient.. You can take Augmentin 625 mg thrice daily along with it Pantoprazole 40 mg one capsule every morning empty stomach to prevent stomach upset due to antibiotics.. Clean the abscess with betadine solution and apply TRIPLE ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT over them three to four times a day.. Follow for 10 days but if you do not find any improvement or if the infection increases consult a physician for a clinical evaluation.. Hope this information helps and thanks for writing to Healthcare Magic.. If you find the answer helpful please give a Five Star Review and click on found the answer helpful as a token of appreciation... Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..