Cellulitis After C Section

Although wound infection is common there are ways to help prevent infection following a c section.

Cellulitis after c section. Cellulitis of the wound is typically the result of either staphylococcal or streptococcal bacteria. Also dry the area well. Hospital acquired pseudomonas which cause a greenish discharge can also get inside your incision.

I need to apply the cream 2 3 times a day and antibiotics 4 times a day. Raise the affected limb higher than your heart to reduce swelling. I never had this after c section since i never had a c section but i recently had cellulitis and bacterial infection.

After a c section it is normal to experience some swelling redness and pain around the wound. Types and appearance of infections after c section cellulitis. Cellulitis is an infection of the skin and tissues just below it.

The incision area may also ooze pus. A wound abdominal abscess is caused by the same bacteria as wound cellulitis and other. Redness discharge swelling warmth or increasing tenderness or pain around an incision site or wound whether it s a c section incision an episiotomy or a laceration or an incision that looks like it s beginning to separate.

Do not rub the are too hard while cleaning but do clean it well. Rest until your symptoms improve. Because the skin is host to a variety of bacteria infection can set in.

Multicenter rct multi center 11 sites non elective cs during labor rom antibiotic prophylaxis standard pre incision cefazolin clind gent azithromycin or placebo prior during after. Cellulitis should go away within 7 to 10 days after you start taking antibiotics. The symptoms can quickly spread from the incision site outward and is typically painful red and warm to the touch.