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Is It Normal To Have Pus After Circumcision In A Child?

Respected sir, My son had circumcision on 70 th day of his birth. Now I see pus on the starting part of his penis. Doctor has prescribed him altipod 50( cefpodoxime proxetil oral suspension I.P) 2 times a day for 6 days. And from 7th day onwards oinment (dermogard- silver sulphadiazine, chlorhexidine gluconate& allantoin cream is also prescribed . Today is 7 th day of his circumcision. Is it normal to have pus after circumcision.?
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No its abnormal to have pus after circumcision. Pus indicates infection. The surgical site has got infected in someways leading to formation of pus. This requires treatment with antibiotics which i see have been prescribed. Keep the area as clean as possible and apply the antiseptic cream. If pus continues after 5 days the antibiotic has to be changed.
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Is It Normal To Have Pus After Circumcision In A Child?

No its abnormal to have pus after circumcision. Pus indicates infection. The surgical site has got infected in someways leading to formation of pus. This requires treatment with antibiotics which i see have been prescribed. Keep the area as clean as possible and apply the antiseptic cream. If pus continues after 5 days the antibiotic has to be changed.