A member asked:

I had a craniotomy 4wks ago & i have had an infection for past 2 weeks and just got diagnosed w mono too. what to do? what to look for?

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Check with your doc: Stay in close contact with your doc. This is high complexity medicine. You need very close follow up.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Robert Kent answered

Specializes in Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Depends on infxn: This depends on the infection and where it is at. If it is anywhere near the craniotomy site, needs to be closely monitored and on antibiotics. Monitor for increasing fatigue, confusion or memory issues, changes in strength or sensation, and any visual changes. Any signs suggesting neuro infxn above, get to er immediately. Stay in close contact with your neurologist/neurosurgeon.

Answered 9/28/2016

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