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What Causes Pus Formation In An Abrasion On Knee?

Hi, I grazed my knee last week. The graze has been very sore and I knocked it this morning and a dark yellow puss came out. When I pressed alot of this fluid came out. I have put a pad on it to cover it up and checked again and it has a brown staining on it. Is this normal or is it infected?
Thu, 9 Apr 2015
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Hello dear,

Thank you for your contact to health care magic.

I read and understand your concern.

I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.

Yes it is likely to be infected.

Pus from the grazed knee is always suggestive of infection.

I advice you should take antibiotic like zifi 200 mg three times a day, pantoprazole three times a day before meal and aceclofenac for pain relief three tines a day.

Please maintain good hygiene, by dreasing and cleaning. Dressing after drainage of pus will benefit. You can use betadine and polysporin ointment for dressing.

Please avoid injury to the site. This can cause problem.

I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.

Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist,
HCM.
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What Causes Pus Formation In An Abrasion On Knee?

Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern. Yes it is likely to be infected. Pus from the grazed knee is always suggestive of infection. I advice you should take antibiotic like zifi 200 mg three times a day, pantoprazole three times a day before meal and aceclofenac for pain relief three tines a day. Please maintain good hygiene, by dreasing and cleaning. Dressing after drainage of pus will benefit. You can use betadine and polysporin ointment for dressing. Please avoid injury to the site. This can cause problem. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM.