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Suggest Remedies For An Infected Lipoma On The Head

Hello ! Please advise me as I have 1 lipom on my head which has been infected for the past 3 months .I have had it for the past 20 years and it has been operated twice ,last time 18 years ago . Yesterday I Was given Clarithomycin . Is this antibiotic strong enough for a severe infection as I have ?
Thu, 13 Oct 2016
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The choice of antibiotic depends upon the species of the infecting bacteria.

There are many species of bacteria, each has its specific biological characteristics, thus different susceptibility to different types of antibiotics.

The best test is to do culture & sensitivity. This is done by taking a sample of the infected fluid and growing it on special plates containing different classes of antibiotics. The growth pattern is observed to determine the antibiotics that inhibits bacterial growth the most.

This test is readily available in all hospital labs. You can consult your doctor to order you this test.
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Suggest Remedies For An Infected Lipoma On The Head

The choice of antibiotic depends upon the species of the infecting bacteria. There are many species of bacteria, each has its specific biological characteristics, thus different susceptibility to different types of antibiotics. The best test is to do culture & sensitivity. This is done by taking a sample of the infected fluid and growing it on special plates containing different classes of antibiotics. The growth pattern is observed to determine the antibiotics that inhibits bacterial growth the most. This test is readily available in all hospital labs. You can consult your doctor to order you this test.