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What would be the appropriate therapy for a surgical wound infection?
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Cleaning: A doctor would prescribe proper wound cleaning treatments. Surgically opening part of the wound to allow the infection or fluid to drain. Testing for the type of bacteria causing the infection, and usually antibiotic treatment would be prescribed. Possibly need to identify the source of infection if indicated. Added concern if there is a foreign body present at the surgical site such as mesh.
Answered 9/20/2017
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Proper evaluation: The appropriate treatment will depend on what the wound needs. Sometimes partial opening is necessary with clean out and good wound care, while other times antibiotics alone can do it. You must get a proper evaluation from your surgeons office to determine what is needed.
Answered 1/5/2019
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