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What Causes Sudden Developing Of Abscesses All Over The Body?
Hi, my buddy randomly just started developing abscesses all over his body. I was wondering if you can provide a general list of illnesses that can cause this. Is it a bacteria, parasitic, or viral infection? Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Wed, 7 May 2014
Hi.
Rush to the laboratory to get the following investigations done fast!!!
Blood Sugar/ Blood culture and sensitivity/ routine blood tests to see level of infection = White cell count to rule out septicemia/ urea and creatinine.
The abscesses all over the body indicate either a septicemia or bacterimia , may or may not be associated with uncontrolled diabetes as a probable cause.
Needs broad spectrum antibiotics.
Rush to the laboratory to get the following investigations done fast!!!
Blood Sugar/ Blood culture and sensitivity/ routine blood tests to see level of infection = White cell count to rule out septicemia/ urea and creatinine.
The abscesses all over the body indicate either a septicemia or bacterimia , may or may not be associated with uncontrolled diabetes as a probable cause.
Needs broad spectrum antibiotics.
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