My husband had prostate robotic surgery in sept. 5 weeks ago he had a type of strep infection. A sac formed (lymphocele) and they think this is where the infection started. They drained it, but it was still there. The infection kept coming back. They sent us home after the third time he was in the hospital with a pic line and a drain. He is to have a cat scan in 2 days to see if it is still there. If it is, what is your recommendation?
Hello, thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. If I am your doctor I suggesting you to wait for CAT scan result. Also go for culture and sensitivity test, once it is handy to you, start treatment accordingly. Most of the time such hidden infection get cured by a week duration. Possibility of enterococci a very resistant organism is not denied in your case. If you have to ask me anything you can contact me. Chat Doctor. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you.