I am 4 1/2 weeks post posterior colorraphy I had one sore area swabbed at 2 weeks for pain and weeping. Swab grew normal skin flora. The stitches are now dissolving and starting to come out but there is a horrible odour. Is this infection or do dissolving sutures smell?
Hello, I understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. In my opinion it should be infection. Because horrible smell from the suture site is the indication of infection always. I advise you to do Grams staining, culture and sensitivity from the wound discharge. It gives you idea about the possible pathogen and its sensitivity. Taking Chat Doctor.  You can also applies ointment of antibiotics sensitive to the organisms locally. Please maintain hygiene as it can clear the infection equally do antibiotics do. Suture sites are the potential infection prone site wearing a cotton garments can also help to heal the infection. Please do