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Personal abscess and fistulatomy
Hi , I am breast feeding mother of 4 months baby. I initially had my 1st personals abscess when I am 3 months pregnant and underwent surgery. I again got this now with fistula track present. Surgery is done and got pus culture. Want to know with the presence of bateria “ klebsiella pneumoniae” inside me, I can still continue to breastfeed ..? bacteria is it okay to continue to breastfeed or not. I am prescribed to take Cepodem 200 mg tablets twice daily after food for 5 days.
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Since Klebsiella pneumoniae was found in the pus culture of a perineal abscess—not in the blood—it is less likely to be present in breast milk. Transmission to breast milk in such cases is extremely rare. However, as a precaution, it’s always good to consult a pediatrician to see if the baby needs any monitoring or treatment. You’re already being treated with cephalosporins, so there’s usually no cause for concern.
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You can continue stool softener
Sitz bath with Luke warm water
Plenty of fluids
High fibre diet
Maintain perineal hygiene
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Dr. Subhash Chandra M R
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3 yrs exp
New Delhi
Hello,
No need to worry. Kebsiella pneumoniae is a common commensal present in any human and can infect fistula. Continue prescribed antibiotic you while breastfeeding. can use local metronidazole ointment. Once the baby is weaning in 2 montha, consult a surgeon and get a definite treatment
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Sitz bath for 15-20 min 3-4 times daily with Luke warm water
Plenty of fluids
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