Surgery 9/22/15, 2 wks in started spitting stitches. 9 wks in PS said I was rejecting the deeper layer of stitches and did surgery to remove them and restitched with thread. 2 days later had dressing changed and had a severe allergic reaction to the tape. 3rd day started developing painful blisters and unbearable itch. PS did culture which came back with MRSA. Been on Doxcycline for 4 days now (allergic to sulfa) and no change or relief. Should I see a dermatologist or infectious disease doc?
December 5, 2015
Answer: Infectious disease doctor Sorry to hear that you have allergic response. Once you have an allergic response, it may take 1-2 weeks for the allergic response to diminish. In regards to MRSA, you should consult an infectious disease physician for his/her recommendation.
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December 5, 2015
Answer: Infectious disease doctor Sorry to hear that you have allergic response. Once you have an allergic response, it may take 1-2 weeks for the allergic response to diminish. In regards to MRSA, you should consult an infectious disease physician for his/her recommendation.
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December 4, 2015
Answer: MRSA Very start here about your recent experience. MRSA infection is very rare to happen in a mastopexy without implant. Antibiotics is the appropriate course of therapy. I understand that you're allergic to sulfa which would eliminate Bactrim. However there are other courses of drugs that can help you such as clindamycin. I don't feel that an infectious disease doctor or dermatologist would give you any more information compared to what you're plastic surgeon can provide. Wound cultures can tell us the specificity and sensitivity of different bacteria somewhat drugs they are susceptible to its place on the right antibiotic and have no doubt that this infection will heal. Most sutures using this operation are dissolvable so there would not necessitate removal in my practice. Good luck to you and get well soon
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December 4, 2015
Answer: MRSA Very start here about your recent experience. MRSA infection is very rare to happen in a mastopexy without implant. Antibiotics is the appropriate course of therapy. I understand that you're allergic to sulfa which would eliminate Bactrim. However there are other courses of drugs that can help you such as clindamycin. I don't feel that an infectious disease doctor or dermatologist would give you any more information compared to what you're plastic surgeon can provide. Wound cultures can tell us the specificity and sensitivity of different bacteria somewhat drugs they are susceptible to its place on the right antibiotic and have no doubt that this infection will heal. Most sutures using this operation are dissolvable so there would not necessitate removal in my practice. Good luck to you and get well soon
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