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What Is The Cause And Cure For The Infection After A Heart Surgery?
my father had open heart surgery May., 2013. he has had a chest wound for approximately 5 months in which a wound specialist removed infected sutures. The wound continues to drain infection. A bubble that looks like a clear blister starts at the middle of the chest scar, it fills with infection. Antibiotics work for only a short time, then the bubble reappears. He has been on Amoxicillin now for 14 days with another 14 days prescribed. Is this normal and is there anything you can tell me about the cause and treatment? thank you!
Mon, 13 Oct 2014
Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Arun's Response
Hello, Thank you for your contact to healthcare magic. I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you that you should do culture and sensitivity from the discharge and take treatment accordingly.
I will be happy to answer all your future concern. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious disease specialist. Wish you a best health at health care magic.
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What Is The Cause And Cure For The Infection After A Heart Surgery?
Hello, Thank you for your contact to healthcare magic. I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you that you should do culture and sensitivity from the discharge and take treatment accordingly. I will be happy to answer all your future concern. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious disease specialist. Wish you a best health at health care magic.