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What Is The Treatment For Outbreaks Of Infection On Abdomen And Legs?

I developed an infection after surgery approximately ten years ago. I was readmitted to the hospital and had to be infused with last line antibiotics. I continued to have outbreaks of bacterial or fungus type infections. These occur on the abdomen (where I inject antibiotics) and legs. Breakouts appear around small wounds. Treatment is limited to Phisoderm soap. The breakout sites are very large and don not go away. I ve been to infectious disease physicians and my internist and pain clinic anesthiologist. Since I m workers Compensation I can not afford a whole lot. Can I send a picture(s) for your benefit?
Wed, 10 Dec 2014
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HI
Thanks for posting your query to Healthcaremagic.

Frequent infections on abdomen ( or on any site ) indicates that either your infection is not treated properly or your immunity level is going done .

A proper treatment for any infection is to do a test called Culture Sensitivity test. This test will tell which antibiotic / Anti fungal is the right one to cure the infection. Has this test been done ? If so kindly upload the reports.

If you have been treated according to the culture sensitivity report and still it is recurring then it means your Immunity level may be low . In that case I advise you to get tested for Diabetes, Immunoglobulin deficiency.

Yes it would be better if you can upload the picture for a better diagnosis. You can contact me directly at the link .

http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-divakara/68412.


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What Is The Treatment For Outbreaks Of Infection On Abdomen And Legs?

HI Thanks for posting your query to Healthcaremagic. Frequent infections on abdomen ( or on any site ) indicates that either your infection is not treated properly or your immunity level is going done . A proper treatment for any infection is to do a test called Culture Sensitivity test. This test will tell which antibiotic / Anti fungal is the right one to cure the infection. Has this test been done ? If so kindly upload the reports. If you have been treated according to the culture sensitivity report and still it is recurring then it means your Immunity level may be low . In that case I advise you to get tested for Diabetes, Immunoglobulin deficiency. Yes it would be better if you can upload the picture for a better diagnosis. You can contact me directly at the link . http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-divakara/68412. Hope this information was useful to you. Any clarifications feel free to ask .