Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I have an infected pacemaker pocket. is there any antibiotic approach that will help me avoid having all the hardware removed?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Consult your doctor: I recommend that you make an appointment with your cardiologist that placed the pacemaker or your primary care doctor about the infection because you may required antibiotics that requires prescription.
Answered 12/9/2013
6.1k views
Depends: It would depend on what type of bacterial the infection is, but most, in particular, staph aureus, are nearly impossible to cure without removing the pacemaker and wire leads. An infectious disease specialist consultation is necessary.
Answered 12/8/2015
6.1k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
What is a good antibiotic for an infected ingrown toenail?It recurred after a year. I forgot what meds i took before i had it partially removed.
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Infected tooth almost down to the bone removed 3 weeks ago back molar still swollen gland under jaw 3 diff anti biotics not responsive no other sympto?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is it effective to take an antibiotic right after oral sex if i believe i was infected?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What antibiotic should I take for infected spider bite?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What is the best antibiotic to treat an infected spider bite?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Haven't felt well for about a week so had a pacemaker check this evening it showed 40 diff af alerts in 7 days given antibiotics should I be worried?
My teeth have rotted and my cardiologist won't install my pacemaker until they are pulled. Can't she do it now if I'm on antibiotics?
Life therapy of antibiotics for enterococcal endocarditis 76 male mitral valve and pacemaker?
What does it mean if a patient with a heart pacemaker received antibiotic therapy for streptococcal bacteremia.?
Do patients with heart pacemakers and taking steroids and immunosuppression for autoimmune disorder need antibiotic prophylaxis before dental extraction?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
