Hello.

Thanks for your query.

I shall address your concern based on your current given information.

I understand you need help with your Pilonidal Cyst, that I believe had an open wound surgery to allow drainage.

1. Getting infected in the swim?
Yes, as it is an open wound, any infection at sea would obviously be a risk and you would hamper the process of healing, which is faster when kept maximally dry. And if in bath, one advises glycerine soap. But, swimming in public places is best avoided till complete healing.

2. Any way to protect from infection ?
Well, even if you try to manually pack watertight plaster around the wound, you are in unknown territory with the medical risk, as it is not foolproof. So, it is not advisable.

I hope I have answered your concern on a broad sense now.

I will be available for follow up queries if any.

Regards,

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Hello.

Thanks for writing again.

It would not cause HIV or Hepatitis infection.

But the chances of Bacterial infections are more in such situations.

A recreational water illness, is caused by coming into contact with germs and it can cause wound infections.

So, I would suggest you to be careful and avoid swimming till your lesion heals completely.

I hope I have answered your query.

Wish you good health.

Regards.

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