Wound infection (surgical wound)

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I have been operated to my right foot due to tendon rupture since april this year till now the wound didnt heal and got infection. What is the best antibiotic to fight infection?

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Dr. Govind Satheesh General Physician 5 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Govind Satheesh

General Physician 5 yrs exp Bangalore

it needs pus culture to determine right antibiotic.

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