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can I get re-infected whilst on antibiotics?

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genstm1980 | 14:44 Mon 13th Dec 2010 | Body & Soul
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I had a caesarean 5 weeks ago and last week I had to go into hospital as my wound had become infected and an abscess had formed (and burst as it happened). I was on IV antibiotics for 24 hours and then went onto oral antibiotics (Augmentin) and I was discharged after 3 days. Whilst I was in hospital I also had ultrasound scan to make sure no more abscesses in pelvic area and an xray of abdominal area as I had been constipated+++ before going in - both scans came back clear.
I'm still taking antibiotics 3x a day and run out on saturday. My wound is still bit open and weeping a little but generally everyone is pleased with it.
The trouble is I've been really anxious since I've been home that another abscess might form or that I might develop another infection and that all this good work will be undone. I don't really have anything to base this on other than my tummy still feeling sore on occasion and a general fear that this could all happen again.
Is it possible to get re-infected whilst still taking antibiotics? And shouldn't I be given more antibiotics until my wound has completely healed?
Thanks x
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It is possible to get reinfected whilst on antibiotics.....but extremely unlikely.

Everyone is pleased with your wound and you still have more antibiotics until Saturday.........more than enough.

Stop worrying.
I am sure that someone will be able to help you with the antibiotics question, but just wanted to share experience of a c-section scar. I had 2 sections and found that the wound does take quite a while to heal. I still had a little bit of scabbing at the ends for a couple of years afterwards. It will still be painful for a while, you then get a bit of ache/pulling as the scar tightens. Remember, there are a number of layers of tissue that have been cut through, it's not just a surface wound. Given your experience with the infection, I am sure that you will be quite anxious, that's understandable. Just trust your judgement and in particular I think that it is burning pain that you need to watch for and just keep it as clean as you can. Your midwife/health visitor should be able to check it for you as well as the doctor.
I've had 3 c/sections, put a flat tablespoon of salt in your bathwater and have a soak genstm.

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