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Bit By A Spider,infection Lanced And Drained. Yellow Discharge, Wound Culture Is Positive For MRSA. Advice ?
I got bit by a spider, it grew and got infected. Went to ER got it lanced and drained. I m taking antibiotic now for three days its getting worse i have yellow discharge where before it was bloody and viscous. i now my wound culture came out positive for MRSA and am taking bactruim and keflex. is it possibly getting worse?
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Sun, 12 Aug 2012
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Hi,
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem .
You seem to be developing cellulitis which is an acute infection of the wound.
Since the pain and pls discharge has increased. Inspite of three days of the antibiotic, I think you need to see your doctor again for a possible change of antibiotics.
I am sure your consulting doctor will be able to guide you.
A pup culture might be taken if required from the wound.
Dr Geetika Paul
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem .
You seem to be developing cellulitis which is an acute infection of the wound.
Since the pain and pls discharge has increased. Inspite of three days of the antibiotic, I think you need to see your doctor again for a possible change of antibiotics.
I am sure your consulting doctor will be able to guide you.
A pup culture might be taken if required from the wound.
Dr Geetika Paul
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