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What Causes Persistent Drainage Of Pus From Abscess Under The Armpit?

I had an inafected abcess drained fpir weeks ago under my armpit. Had a packing on gpr few days and was sent home with antibiotics It has been fpur weeks now and 4th set of same antibiotics were given to me yesterday as my abscess is still draining pus out. I dont understand why the same antibiotics were given for the 4th time. And i am really worried for any harm that could cause by taking the antibiotics for so long. What can be done fot this please. If it remains infecyin amd and draining pus what will happen please. Please suggest something. Many Thanks
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Hello,

Sometimes, skin abscess especially Staph infection is very difficult to treat. That is because the anatomy of this bacteria with forming external shield (capsule) not allowing all types of medicines (antibiotics) to run their function. This is the cause of treatment failure. Vancomycin is the treatment of choice together penicillin for long term. This explains why antibiotics have been prescribed so often to you. Just follow the prescription and take good care of the wound area. Do discuss with your doctor if changing antibiotics will help succeed in abscess treatment.

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

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Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Persistent Drainage Of Pus From Abscess Under The Armpit?

Hello, Sometimes, skin abscess especially Staph infection is very difficult to treat. That is because the anatomy of this bacteria with forming external shield (capsule) not allowing all types of medicines (antibiotics) to run their function. This is the cause of treatment failure. Vancomycin is the treatment of choice together penicillin for long term. This explains why antibiotics have been prescribed so often to you. Just follow the prescription and take good care of the wound area. Do discuss with your doctor if changing antibiotics will help succeed in abscess treatment. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician