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I Have Developed Several Small Areas That Become Infected And Ooze Small Amounts Of Pus

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Question : how do you get rid of a strep infection in lower abdomen area. I have developed several small areas that become infected and ooze small amounts of pus. I was prescribed several different antibiotic that have not worked as of now. I had surgery last year to XXXXXXX small pocket of infection and as a result I developed a strep infection at that site which seemer to spread into several areas.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Regarding skin infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello ,

I would suggest a pus culture sensitivity which would guide the ultimate choice of oral antibiotics. In the mean time I would suggest empirical oral antibiotics e.g either Amoxicilin with clavulanate combination (500mg +125mg) or Cephalexin 500mg three times a day.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Regarding skin infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I would suggest a pus culture sensitivity which would guide the ultimate choice of oral antibiotics. In the mean time I would suggest empirical oral antibiotics e.g either Amoxicilin with clavulanate combination (500mg +125mg) or Cephalexin 500mg three times a day.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (23 hours later)
My test results from a swab was strep group 6
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (25 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Oral antibiotics

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Beta lactum group of antibiotics work really well for streptococci. I would advice you to take oral faropenem or imepenem for 10 to 14 days. These are prescription drugs.
Take care
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (4 days later)
I have some 250mg erythromycin. Would this work also.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (45 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Regarding skin infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Erythromycin used to work well but resistance is common.
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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I Have Developed Several Small Areas That Become Infected And Ooze Small Amounts Of Pus

Brief Answer: Regarding skin infection Detailed Answer: Hello , I would suggest a pus culture sensitivity which would guide the ultimate choice of oral antibiotics. In the mean time I would suggest empirical oral antibiotics e.g either Amoxicilin with clavulanate combination (500mg +125mg) or Cephalexin 500mg three times a day. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance. Thanks.