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What Causes Ulcer Infected With E.coli Bacteria?

Hi doctor I was bitten by a dog in the medial part of my calf seven months ago. Six months ago they did a debridement and since I have trouble with the ulcer. Two weeks ago the ulcer became infected with the e.coli bacteria. I was on IV antibiotics. X-rays show phleboliths. Do I need to worry?
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
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Infectious Diseases Specialist,  's  Response
Hello, Thnx to contact us. If I am your treating doctor I would like to advice you that it is the matter of worry dear. I advice you to go for sensitivity testing for the E.coli bacteria. Once you have a hand over your sensitivity switch to cheapest sensitive drug. Till that time I advice you to think of gentamycin drug under your doctors guidance, and once the sensitivity out switch or continute the drug. Also do not forget local hygiene, cleanliness and regular dressing. You can use neosporin and betadine as ointment. If you have anything else to ask please contact me. Thanx. Dr. Arun Tank
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Infectious Diseases Specialist,  Dr. Arun's  Response
Hello, Thnx to contact us. If I am your treating doctor I would like to advice you that you should worry regarding the thing. Infected site and phleboliths is a indication for future complication. I advice you to take culture and sensitivity of wound. It makes treatment very easy once you have sensitivity on hand. Start treatment according to sensitivity pattern of the organisms and you will boom with the infection. If you have anything else to ask please contact me. Thanx. Dr. Arun Tank
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What Causes Ulcer Infected With E.coli Bacteria?

Hello, Thnx to contact us. If I am your treating doctor I would like to advice you that it is the matter of worry dear. I advice you to go for sensitivity testing for the E.coli bacteria. Once you have a hand over your sensitivity switch to cheapest sensitive drug. Till that time I advice you to think of gentamycin drug under your doctors guidance, and once the sensitivity out switch or continute the drug. Also do not forget local hygiene, cleanliness and regular dressing. You can use neosporin and betadine as ointment. If you have anything else to ask please contact me. Thanx. Dr. Arun Tank