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I have a infection in my side causes by a razor cut ...
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I have a infection in my side causes by a razor cut while being shaved for a heart catherization. I have had it for two months and have went through 3 sets of antibotics it is still draining. could this be something else or what is my next step

 

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Male , Age: 65

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3 sets of antibotics,special bandage 12hrs on 12hrs off

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August 6 8:59 AM (22 minutes and 44 seconds later)
         
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Have You got the culture sensitivity test of that discharge from that cut?



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August 6 2:12 PM (5 hours and 13 minutes and 6 seconds later)
         
Reply to Dr AMIT MUNJAL's Post: no my dr. is a small town dr. and hasn't done this there is an opening that drains. what I am asking is could it be something else and if so who should i see
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August 6 2:23 PM (10 minutes and 55 seconds later)
         
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There is a possibility of collection of pus pocket deep inside so you should consult a surgeon to explore the wound and get an culture and sensitivity done to find out the micro-organism involved and to give appropriate antibiotic based on the culture and sensitivity report.



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