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Wound excision

2017-01-02 09:03:14
Father (age 61) got cellulitis. since 1 month he is suffering and taking higher antibiotics only through IVs. Due to cellulitis, he got one full wound on foot and with surgery it was cleaned. Now doctors are suggesting to do skin drafting. However he is quite afraid of going hospital again after being hospitalised for long 1 month and taking antibiotics through IV. Meanwhile he got hepatatis c too. Please let me know 1. if skin drafting is really required 2. is there is any chance of getting cellulitis again. 3. Is there any precautions to avoid cellulitis 4. Is hepatatis c curable. 5. Any precuations to avoid hepatatis c again
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1. Skin grafting is required for cosmetic purposes only 2. There is always chance of recurrent cellullitis 3. Eating healthy food, proper and early treatment of his ailments, maintaining hygiene 4. Hep C can be cured with oral medicines. They are very costly but available. 5. Once he is Hep C positive there is no avoiding it. Treat the disease properly
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Hep C is very contagious and a lethal disease. stay safe

Answered2017-01-02 21:51:11

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