Why would a PS prescribe long term use of rifampin and Bactrim?

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I was prescribed rifampin and Bactrim for a suspected mrsa infection after breast augmentation. Culture results showed no mrsa but pseudomonas instead-yet I was kept on these two drugs for close to 3 months. Would there be a reason for this?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Your surgeon was most likely trying to avoid an infection from developing.  That said, it's best to ask your surgeon for her/his rationale for prescribing the medications for that long.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Your surgeon was trying to avoid the infection getting around your implant and inside the capsule.  Once inside the capsule, the antibiotics cannot penetrate well and you develop a bad infection, a chronic infection, and/or a capsule.

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