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What Causes Severe Pain And Swelling In Feet And Ankles Post Injury?
I fell and damaged both knees that were put in about 10 and 8 years ago. This happened about 2 months ago, add I had significant swelling feet and ankles. the pain in both legs is very bad. The doc said he wants to see if the liquid the drew off my knees has bacteria. This is the second time he has done this. Can you tell me the name of the bad bacteria. Because of the severe pain I am in severe pain.
Wed, 10 Feb 2016
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There are different types of bacteria that can cause joint and bone infection (osteomyelitis ).
Some of the more common are staphylococcus aureus, pseudomonas, enterobacteria.
The doctor will send the liquid to the lab for them to determine if there is any bacteria present in it.
If found, the lab will also check to determine which antibiotics would work best so your doctor can start you on it.
I hope this helps
There are different types of bacteria that can cause joint and bone infection (osteomyelitis ).
Some of the more common are staphylococcus aureus, pseudomonas, enterobacteria.
The doctor will send the liquid to the lab for them to determine if there is any bacteria present in it.
If found, the lab will also check to determine which antibiotics would work best so your doctor can start you on it.
I hope this helps
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