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I have an infection in my lower left leg. I was treated in the ER three days ago and was given IV antibiotics. I am currently taking doxycycline and keflex as prescribed. Can I transmit anything I have through sexual contact with my pregnant girlfriend?
Mon, 19 Jan 2015
Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Arun's Response
Hello dear,
Thank you for your contact to health care magic.
I read and understand your concern.
I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.
No, if you have local infection at the leg only, you will never trabsmitts it to your pregnant girlfriend.
But if you have systemic infection and the infection of leg occurs because of that systemic illness than you might be infect your girlfriend.
You should wear condom while doing sex, as it can prevent the transmission of infection.
Please maintain local level cleanliness as it can be also important in maintaining the infection.
I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.
Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM.
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Suggest Treatment For Lower Leg Infection
Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern. No, if you have local infection at the leg only, you will never trabsmitts it to your pregnant girlfriend. But if you have systemic infection and the infection of leg occurs because of that systemic illness than you might be infect your girlfriend. You should wear condom while doing sex, as it can prevent the transmission of infection. Please maintain local level cleanliness as it can be also important in maintaining the infection. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM.