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My gastric sleeve incision was infected& alot of pus came out of it but blood culture test showed no germ. why? & is it better to repeat the test or only take the meds given by the dr which are flagyl 500mg 3times & ciprobay 500mg twice?

Q: my gastric sleeve incision was infected& alot of pus came out of it but blood culture test showed no germ. why? & is it better to repeat the test or only take the meds given by the dr which are flagyl 500mg 3times & ciprobay 500mg twice?

: It means no germs in blood stream. It there were you would not feel like asking the question. Follow directions.

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It means no germs in blood stream. It there were you would not feel like asking the question. Follow directions.

Answered 9/28/2022

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A member asked:

My gastric sleeve incision was infected& alot of pus came out of it but blood culture test showed no germ. why? & is it better to repeat the test or only take the meds given by the dr which are flagyl 500mg 3times & ciprobay 500mg twice?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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