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Cortisone shot in knee that put me in hospital 5 days mrsa. they drained fluid, flushed knee, gave antibiotics, month later joint pain all over. help?

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Dr. Raymond Wittstadt answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

You need follow up: MRSA infections can be difficult to cure. Sometimes you need surgical debridement in the OR and up to 6 weeks of IV antibiotics. Do not fool around with this get or checked out.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/5/2018

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