A member asked:

I have an infection in nose. i had i & d today. was started on clindamycin 150 mg 2 pills q8, bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ds q 12, bactroban ointment will i be contagious?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

If you are careless: then Yes . You have open wound , possible to spread the bugs. Maintain good hygiene , wash your hands , dispose the soaked material properly , then you are not contagious.

Answered 4/1/2016

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Dr. Brian Maloney answered

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

Nasal infection: I would ask your treating doctor. They probably took a culture. Generally, one would like to see that the culture reports match up with the antibiotics that you are on, and that your symptoms are improving.

Answered 3/13/2020

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