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Can Keflex Be Taken For Toe Infection In A Type 1 Diabetic?

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Posted on Mon, 19 Jan 2015
Question: For toe infection for a type 1 Diabetes is Keflex the right medication?
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Answered by Dr. Deepika Patil (52 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes it is good

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Yes, keflex is good medication for toe infection. But if the infection doesn't reduce with it then more stronger antibiotics may be started.

May I know if there is pus discharge from infected site. If pus discharge is there then better to get its culture and sensitivity test. Your local physician will know about it.

Hope I have answered your query. If any further query is there I would love to help.

Regards
Dr Deepika Patil
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Can Keflex Be Taken For Toe Infection In A Type 1 Diabetic?

Brief Answer: Yes it is good Detailed Answer: Hi, Yes, keflex is good medication for toe infection. But if the infection doesn't reduce with it then more stronger antibiotics may be started. May I know if there is pus discharge from infected site. If pus discharge is there then better to get its culture and sensitivity test. Your local physician will know about it. Hope I have answered your query. If any further query is there I would love to help. Regards Dr Deepika Patil