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How To Treat Swollen Toe With Green Itchy And Painful Fungus?

I had a swollen big toe, which is this green fungus(??) on one corner. Feels itchy and painfull. About 4 weeks ago my doctor prescribed antibiotics for five days. It was ok for few days and now back to same problems. Hard to put shoes on. Shoe feels very tight.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,

You might be suffering from pseudomonas infection. Do consult your Doctor and make sure to take wound swab for wound culture and sensitivity testing. Follow your doctor's treatment protocol and advice.

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How To Treat Swollen Toe With Green Itchy And Painful Fungus?

Hi, You might be suffering from pseudomonas infection. Do consult your Doctor and make sure to take wound swab for wound culture and sensitivity testing. Follow your doctor s treatment protocol and advice. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.