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Question: Hey doc. My name is XXXXXXX May be a silly question, but it's been in my head and I feel like I should ask, off the record.
- i was doing some training in Coronado, Ca, Doing some stuff in the surf, and got stung by a stingray on the arch of my foot. Didnt really have time to tend to it immediately, and continued training for another hour or so. Soaked my foot in hot water (to stop the evinomation, and flush out the sand) and applied plenty of peroxide and alcohol. All was good. No need for a hospital visit. - 2 days later, got strep throat. 10 day antibiotic treatment (amox, 500mg). 2 days post treatment, it came back. Doc swabbed for strep, mono, and covid with negative results. Assigned 7 days of antibiotics (amox/clav, 850mg). 4 days post treatment, its back. Swabbed for covid/strep, negative results. Assigned 7 more days, antibiotics (cefdinir, 300mg).
I understand secondary bacterial infections include staph and strep B. But wound is scabbed, with very light raised skin around base of scab. Slow healing, but still inconsitent with any infections I've seen (but I'm not a doc). I'm wondering if the stingray evinomation/possible infection has anything to do with this (seemingly strepA) sore throat that I cant shake. Thanks for the help.
(I'm asking for your advice, because I'm cautious of drawing attention to my medical needs. I deploy with navy special warfare on an operation very soon, and I am currently in work-ups to prepare for it. I cannot be hurt, or appearing to be hurt right now.)
I appreciate your sensitivity in the matter.
- i was doing some training in Coronado, Ca, Doing some stuff in the surf, and got stung by a stingray on the arch of my foot. Didnt really have time to tend to it immediately, and continued training for another hour or so. Soaked my foot in hot water (to stop the evinomation, and flush out the sand) and applied plenty of peroxide and alcohol. All was good. No need for a hospital visit. - 2 days later, got strep throat. 10 day antibiotic treatment (amox, 500mg). 2 days post treatment, it came back. Doc swabbed for strep, mono, and covid with negative results. Assigned 7 days of antibiotics (amox/clav, 850mg). 4 days post treatment, its back. Swabbed for covid/strep, negative results. Assigned 7 more days, antibiotics (cefdinir, 300mg).
I understand secondary bacterial infections include staph and strep B. But wound is scabbed, with very light raised skin around base of scab. Slow healing, but still inconsitent with any infections I've seen (but I'm not a doc). I'm wondering if the stingray evinomation/possible infection has anything to do with this (seemingly strepA) sore throat that I cant shake. Thanks for the help.
(I'm asking for your advice, because I'm cautious of drawing attention to my medical needs. I deploy with navy special warfare on an operation very soon, and I am currently in work-ups to prepare for it. I cannot be hurt, or appearing to be hurt right now.)
I appreciate your sensitivity in the matter.
Brief Answer:
No relation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, I'm Dr. Branch, thanks for using 'Ask a Doctor'. I see no way that the stingray injury and the sore throat could be related, so I wouldn't worry about that. It sounds like the stingray wound is healing appropriately, I would just keep it clean and as long as it doesn't get infected (increased redness, swelling, pain, or pus drainage), it should continue to heal without issues.
The sore throat is a bit more unusual. It might be worth checking for less common bacteria at this point, such as group C or G strep, and other bacteria. If there is any chance of having a sexually transmitted disease, such as gonorrhea and chlamydia, that could be checked as well. If you have risk factors, I would check for HIV as well.
Overall, a sore throat is unlikely to be anything serious, or to cause any serious complications, so if you can tolerate it, that is unlikely to cause any serious problems. But if it continues to persist, testing for the above would be something I would consider.
I hope that helps, please let me know if you have any other questions about that, and I would be glad to discuss it with you further.
No relation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, I'm Dr. Branch, thanks for using 'Ask a Doctor'. I see no way that the stingray injury and the sore throat could be related, so I wouldn't worry about that. It sounds like the stingray wound is healing appropriately, I would just keep it clean and as long as it doesn't get infected (increased redness, swelling, pain, or pus drainage), it should continue to heal without issues.
The sore throat is a bit more unusual. It might be worth checking for less common bacteria at this point, such as group C or G strep, and other bacteria. If there is any chance of having a sexually transmitted disease, such as gonorrhea and chlamydia, that could be checked as well. If you have risk factors, I would check for HIV as well.
Overall, a sore throat is unlikely to be anything serious, or to cause any serious complications, so if you can tolerate it, that is unlikely to cause any serious problems. But if it continues to persist, testing for the above would be something I would consider.
I hope that helps, please let me know if you have any other questions about that, and I would be glad to discuss it with you further.
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