My son 18 years old has got a wound infection

It is on left foot ankle after a biopsy procedure. The wound is not healing even after four weeks . Please advise.

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Vascular Institute of Chattanooga

Published on Feb 25, 2021

If it appears to be infected, symptoms such as purulent drainage and erythema, I would culture the wound and if positive prescribe the appropriate antibiotic. I would also dress the wound with an anti microbial dressing such as acticoat.

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Answered by Vascular Institute of Chattanooga

If it appears to be infected, symptoms such as purulent drainage and erythema, I would culture the wound and if positive prescribe the appropriate antibiotic. I would also dress the wound with an anti microbial dressing such as acticoat.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

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