My friend is in intensive care at the moment.  She had a knee replacement op 3 weeks ago, and 1 week ago she became delirious and was sent to the hospital where they diagnosed septicaemia.  Now they are saying she has E coli on her wound.  How could this have happened?
Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. This septicemia is post-operative infection. I suggest you to do blood culture and sensitivity. Septicemia will show organisms in the blood, antibiotics sensitive to the bacteria should be taken. This will cure the infection at earliest. E. coli is the bacteria which is present in the gastrointestinal tract and infection may occur following postoperative infection. Your current approach is to take the antibiotics appropriately. Maintain good hygiene locally that consist of good cleaning and Chat Doctor.  