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Q: Appendectomy incision infection

asked by: crazycurls_11 on September 18th, 2009

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I had an appendectomy on Auust 29th. The surgeon said it had a small rupture. Got infection stayed in hospital until Aug 31 on IV antibiotic. Returned to emerg on Sept 4 with blood and pus around belly button. Was given antibiotic, which when culture tested was resistant. Was ten given Cipro on Sept. 8 Finished last night and puss still comes out after shower. What shall I do at this point?

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