Suggest Remedies For Motorcycle Muffler Burn

Posted on Sat, 7 May 2016

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Question : My husband got a real bad muffler burn from motorcycle it's been 3 weeks and every time it gets scabbed it starts leaking yellowish fluids ...should he keep it bandaged or left to air or seek medical help?lo

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (21 minutes later)

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Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Based on your description the wound appears to be infected. The yellowish , leaky discharge should be sent for culture sensitivity testing ad systemic antibiotics should be commenced. A good option would be amoxicillin clavulanate or ampicillin plus cloxacillin. If penicillin allergy is present then a macrolide like clarithromycin can be advised. It would be advised to clean the area with dilute povidone and keep it open to air for half an hour before applying local antibiotic creams.

Wishing you best of health

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