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Are Metronidazole And Cefixime Sufficient To Reduce Infection On The Surgical Wound?
Hi, I have a brother who was bitten in the upper right arm requiring approx 12 stitches to replace a skin flap (happened in Portugal on vacation) treated at a hospital and received an 8 day course of what sounds like augmentin -Amoxicillin 875 mg + Acido Clavulanico 125mg every 12 hours for 8 days . Wound was inspected today and shows signs of infection (8th day of antibiotic) so he was put on Metroidazole 250 mg TID x 10 days, and Cefixime 400 mg QD x 5 days. Is this adequate antibiotic coverage? This was prescribed by a doctor in Jordan where he lives. He has a history of being exposed to MRSA (+MRSA nasal swab approx 5 yrs ago for which he was treated). Thank you...
Thu, 26 Dec 2019
Hello,
Cefixime plus metronidazole appears to reduce the risk of surgical site infection. So, the treatment is correct. I would also recommend an antibiotic cream for local application to reduce the infection.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
Cefixime plus metronidazole appears to reduce the risk of surgical site infection. So, the treatment is correct. I would also recommend an antibiotic cream for local application to reduce the infection.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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