Cut my arm on live rock no biggie right.

Ruadh;739427 wrote: I agree with Edulover on clindamycin and levofloxacin. Or in the critical care setting meropenem/imipenem with the addition of tobramycin.
Click to expand...

Too many big and long words!

Just amputate!
 
Edulover;739415 wrote: I would respectfully disagree...the empiric antibiotic treatment for soft tissue infections following water exposure is a first generation cephalosporin (cephalexin or cefazolin) or clindamycin plus levofloxacin not Ciprofloxacin. Cipro is not indicated for skin infections other than Anthrax.
Click to expand...

I'm all for respectfully disagreeing then. While I could list several sites and then you could list several supporting your position........I'll just show this one.

http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/214222-medication">http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/214222-medication</a>

My only point was to show that he was getting A standard of care. Maybe not the one you would provide should he come to you for medical treatment. But one that is agreed upon to be appropriate. I will agree that initially, a cephalosporin or other broad spectrum PCN derivative should have been given. But, given the condition and spread he showed in the photos and not wanting to wait the 48-72 hours to get a specific organism.......Cipro or Levaquin.....both fluoroquinolones...... is appropriate.
 
JennM;739480 wrote: One nasty infection that can come from an aquarium, that I'm aware of, is Mycobacteriosis.

Jenn
Click to expand...

Is this the "aquarium TB or something like that? I saw a video about a young girl that had to have several surgeries and treatments for a small scrape she got while doing weekly maintenance to her tank. I have (for some years now) dove into my tanks "raw dog" and never had any issues. I actually have a very fierce kitten and will some times do some rearranging after a hardcore workout with her. Never feels great, but I would never expect something like this to come of it. Hope all gets better soon mate!
 
Hate that this happened to you but maybe it can serve some good as it had made us all more aware. Keep us updated and get well soon.
 
Patrick;739661 wrote: I'm all for respectfully disagreeing then. While I could list several sites and then you could list several supporting your position........I'll just show this one.

http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/214222-medication">http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/214222-medication</a>

My only point was to show that he was getting A standard of care. Maybe not the one you would provide should he come to you for medical treatment. But one that is agreed upon to be appropriate. I will agree that initially, a cephalosporin or other broad spectrum PCN derivative should have been given. But, given the condition and spread he showed in the photos and not wanting to wait the 48-72 hours to get a specific organism.......Cipro or Levaquin.....both fluoroquinolones...... is appropriate.[/QUOTE]

Duely noted
Click to expand...
 
Edulover;739701 wrote: Duely noted
Click to expand...

My concern was that with you and someone else telling him he was getting the wrong antibiotic, he was going to feel like he was being mistreated and misdiagnosed.......when he in fact did not seem to be.
 
I googled this after reading the thread and comments.... Interesting little article:

a>
 
Hope you get better soon Jason. Keep us posted on what the doctors found out. I had a similar incident and fought it off in 1 month. Now it's all gone (except for some light markings). You'll be ok.
 
13 bags later of 3 different antibiotics we still have 0 culture results but the red is retreating!
 
Do you think it could have been coral poisoning or an allergic reaction? Glad you are doing better!
 
That is great news. I was very concerned when I saw your thread. I am extremely concerned with any type of infection. I have had several minor and at least one major infection attributed to fish fabrication. It is inevitable that a snapper or grouper dorsal fin will pierce your skin at some point if you clean enough of them. All have been localized infections except for the one. However, I am diligent with disinfecting all penetrations of my skin resulting from contact with our marine friends. It is good to hear you are on the mend.
 
WOW - I think we've all learned a lesson. I know that I've had a spiny urchin sting me three times, two required a doctors visit. Bacterial infections are those that I have learned not to mess with. I had the cellulitis on my ankle and I felt that I didn't need to listen to the doctor, they wanted to admit me because I had a pretty bad case, but I walked out of the ER and went back to work. The bacteria or the result of the cellulitis damaged my achilles tendon and to this day I have something that looks like a gin blossom on my ankle.

Good luck! I hope you heal quickly!!
 
Update time: just got out of hospital after 6 days of a heavy duty combo of antibiotics and surgery. I have a nice hole in my apparently" havent seen it yet but upon bandage removal and redressing ill take a pic" and 2 oral antibiotic. Not allowed to do anything for a a week and recheck Wednesday.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top