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Should I Be Concerned For The Pus Formation In Wound Even After Taking Antibiotics?

my son met with an accident 3 wks back. got a ddep gash upto his bones on the knee joint. had antibiotics for12 days and is getting dressing done every alternate day now. the wound is healing but he still has pus formation. should it be acause of concern ?
Thu, 27 Nov 2014
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Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for posting your query in HCM.I understand your concerns.
Pus formation in the wound signifies that it is not yet in the healing condition.The wound appears to be deep.So it needs thorough dressing with debridement so that all pus is cleaned off.

Taking antibiotics for 12 days and presnece of pus still signifies that your son has developed resistance to the antibiotic.So i would advice you to do culture and sensitivity of the pus and to take appropriate antibiotics depending on the organism present in the pus.

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Should I Be Concerned For The Pus Formation In Wound Even After Taking Antibiotics?

Hello Welcome to HCM. Thanks for posting your query in HCM.I understand your concerns. Pus formation in the wound signifies that it is not yet in the healing condition.The wound appears to be deep.So it needs thorough dressing with debridement so that all pus is cleaned off. Taking antibiotics for 12 days and presnece of pus still signifies that your son has developed resistance to the antibiotic.So i would advice you to do culture and sensitivity of the pus and to take appropriate antibiotics depending on the organism present in the pus. Thank you