<human>: history:i had an extremely large abscess form due to a bartholin cyst. it began growing in jan but i didnt recognize it as a problem until mar. it has reinfected and created more chambers, tunnels each time. this has happened 6 times. i had multiple i and ds, a failed attempt at a word catheter, then a finally marsupialisation may 19. however, another infection occurred after i finished the moxatag x 10 days. copious amounts of milky white thin fluid had to be expressed that looks yellowish tan on tissue and has an oily feel. it smelled like dirty feet. the dr called in bactrim ds x 10d on, jun 8th  but after 5 d i went in (yesterday) to be checked because i feel ill all over and weak. she gave me a rocephin inj and im to keep on the bactrim. today i again had at least a cc or more of the fluid come out from the marsupialised area but it didnt smell as foul.question: what does normal bartholin gland fluid look like, and what is a normal amount, and can this infection cause bacteremia, and should my antibiotic be changed because of the amount of drainage?
<bot>: HiT hanks for posting on ChatDoctorThe Catholics glands are located on each side of the vaginal opening. These glands secrete fluid that helps lubricate the vagina. Sometimes the openings of these glands become obstructed, causing fluid to back up into the gland. The result is relatively painless swelling called a Catholics cyst. If the fluid within the cyst becomes infected, you may develop a collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue (abscess). This is exact what happened to you. When obstructed(cyst) or infected(abscess) the best treatment is marsupialisation. After this act, antibiotic may help prevent further evolution of infection. However, the germ in cause may be resistant to the antibiotic given. This may explain the poor response you had on treatment. I will suggest you see the Doctor for a pus culture and antibiotic sensitivity test. From the results, a more objective antibiotherapy may be prescribed. You will also have to see the Hospital for regular Chat Doctor. 