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Should Sulfamethoxazole Tmf Tablets Be Continued To Clear Up Staph Infection From Stitches Due To Foot Surgery?

Hi. I had foot surgery Dec 31, 2013. A non cancerous wart was removed. The stitches were removed about 2 weeks later. i developed a staph infection, and was prescribed sulfamethoxazole-tmf ds tablet. i have taken the prescription for more then 3 weeks now, and altho it has cleared up somewhat, the would is still not healed(still scabbing), and I only have 1 tablet yet. Should I ask my doctor to renew the subscription ?
Tue, 18 Mar 2014
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Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
You are probably having post-operative secondary bacterial infection oer the site with anibiotic resistance. Thus i would recommend you to visit your doctor and get proper examination done. Antibiotic sensitivity test will tell us which antibiotic will work for the best and proper dressing and debridgement of operative site will help in removal of slough and debris, which could be hindering the healing process.
Hope this will take care of your query.
Thank you,
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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Should Sulfamethoxazole Tmf Tablets Be Continued To Clear Up Staph Infection From Stitches Due To Foot Surgery?

Hello, Thank you for posting on HCM. You are probably having post-operative secondary bacterial infection oer the site with anibiotic resistance. Thus i would recommend you to visit your doctor and get proper examination done. Antibiotic sensitivity test will tell us which antibiotic will work for the best and proper dressing and debridgement of operative site will help in removal of slough and debris, which could be hindering the healing process. Hope this will take care of your query. Thank you, Dr Hardik Pitroda