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Suggest Treatment For Infected Wound On Ankles

I have been prescribed 1mg of Flucloxacillin 4 times a day for 7 days for wound infections from an ankle arthrodesis which I had earlier in the year. Before I was prescribed 500mg 4 times a day for a 6 week course. Why the larger dose now? Is it possible that it is just for a week
Mon, 22 Dec 2014
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Hello,
I understand your concern.
I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.

In my opinion it is resistant organism.

Drug resistant organism should be treated with either higher dose of antibiotics or other antibiotics.

In my opinion you should do culture and sensitivity of the organisms.

Taking the drug according to report can treat the infections not only faster but very easily.

Maintain the cleanliness and hygiene locally. This will treat the wound 50% faster. Please take care of dressing and cleaning.


I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun.
Thank you.
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist.
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Suggest Treatment For Infected Wound On Ankles

Hello, I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. In my opinion it is resistant organism. Drug resistant organism should be treated with either higher dose of antibiotics or other antibiotics. In my opinion you should do culture and sensitivity of the organisms. Taking the drug according to report can treat the infections not only faster but very easily. Maintain the cleanliness and hygiene locally. This will treat the wound 50% faster. Please take care of dressing and cleaning. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you. Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist.