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Infection at skin grafting site
Got a big injury two months back during accident, flapping done by plastic surgeon, now most of the flapping covered but a corner still getting a little pus, will it take more time, culture was done, bacteria name klebesiela kneuminia found.
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Definitely needs minor surgery to evacuate the pus. antibiotic course as per the culture sensitivity report will be given by the treating surgeon.
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Consult the operated surgeon, or any surgeon nearby.
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Need for revision surgery followed by debridement
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Consult again with surgeon as soon as possible
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Need urgent debridement and higher antibiotics best to be based on culture senstiy
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