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Suggest Treatment For Blood And Pus Filled Patches On Leg After Spider Bite

I was bit by a brown recluse and have been in the hospital 8 times in the last 2 years. My legs get all red and pussy with beg blotches of blood also from my ankle to my knee. no one has found the problem and I have difficiulty walking and getting around and in much pain. Help
Wed, 12 Aug 2020
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Hello,

The blood and pus filled patches on leg after spider bite indicates possible infective lesion most likely in terms of cellulitis stage. Gram positive bugs such as staph aureus is a routine micro organism responsible for such issues, however some notorious organisms are also there which can provoke spreading lesions such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa or others.

There can be associated coagulation deformity underlying which can lead to early development of patches, purpura or ecchymosis conditions. As there are multiple hospital admissions, some work up with basic lab reports and soft tissue ultrasound must be carried out for the diagnostic approach.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Suggest Treatment For Blood And Pus Filled Patches On Leg After Spider Bite

Hello, The blood and pus filled patches on leg after spider bite indicates possible infective lesion most likely in terms of cellulitis stage. Gram positive bugs such as staph aureus is a routine micro organism responsible for such issues, however some notorious organisms are also there which can provoke spreading lesions such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa or others. There can be associated coagulation deformity underlying which can lead to early development of patches, purpura or ecchymosis conditions. As there are multiple hospital admissions, some work up with basic lab reports and soft tissue ultrasound must be carried out for the diagnostic approach. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon