Why do I get huge infection after a small cut?
Patient: Recently everytime I get even a small cut or bug bite I've been getting huge infections in these area's. Usually I have to use a needle and pop below them to get a greyish yellow puss out. Recently I've gotten on one my leg and now the puss is coming out a purplish red and the area around it is probably 3 inches in diameter. Just to give a quick personal history my wife and I are swingers and have been with many couples over the last 3 years, also I smoke, am over weight.   My daughter was diganosed with Mersa a couple years ago, that she got from wrestling. Any ideas on the possible cause of these infections or what I should ask my family doctor when I go in Doctor: Hello. Welcome to HCM.I am Dr Jigar(ID specialist).Yes you need to see expert doctor.Looking at your profile i am sure that your immune system is weak either due to lifestyle and metabolic defects or it may be due to Other secondary causes like HIV also needs to ruled out as you are promiscuous.For this you need to go for primary blood test like CBC, blood sugar, urine analysis, liver function test.  Other tests like HIV,HbsAg,HCV must be done.Please First see your doctor, get the tests done and then proceed. I hope this will help you. Give your valuable feedback.Regards.Dr Jigar.