- female
- 30 Years
- 14/08/2025
I had an E. coli infection before and now it seems to be coming back there's pus leaking from the surgery site where they drained the previous infection. Is this a sign the infection returned or something else going on?
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Pus after prior E.coli abscess drainage could mean reinfection.Need clinical evaluation and possibly repeat antibiotics or drainage.
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a Infectious Disease specialist
Answered 14/08/2025
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