Had Metal Plate Put In Arm And Developed Fungus Near The Plate. What To Do?

Posted on Tue, 23 Oct 2012

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Question : i had a metal plate put in my arm over 30 years ago. Now i have developed a fungus on my arm near that plate
Is it possible it comes from the plate.
I was told by a doctor it was a fungus.

Answered by Dr. Ram Choudhary (19 minutes later)

Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing in to Healthcare Magic!
It is nearly impossible to have a fungal infection now in a 30year old implanted plate.
I think you have the infection in the superficial layers of skin.
Take a treatment course of antifungal medicines from your physician and it would be cured. I think you do not need to worry about the link between the plate and this infection.
If you have any further query please let me know I would try to answer it for you.
Wish you a great health!

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