- Female
- 60 Years
- 14/08/2025
my mom had hip surgery recently and now she's developed a fungal infection there for the past two days - she also had head surgery before this, could that be related or making things worse? what should we do about the infection?
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Fungal infection post-surgery needs antifungal treatment.Local care and hygiene are key.Head surgery may lower immunity.
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Consult a Dermatologist
Answered 14/08/2025
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