I Might Need Some Keflex Soon.

I stumbled across this scary scene in my parking garage today.

As I was preparing to enter my vehicle, I looked down and saw this medicine box and this white, styrofoam cup. I initially ignored both ... but curiosity caused me to do a double take.

I looked down to examine more closely. For obvious reasons, I did not pick up the box to see if it was empty. But, I did look in the styrofoam cup. It was pretty disgusting. It had a wadded-up piece of paper or kleenex in it, along with several dark, seed-like structures. Did the two go together? Was Keflex in some manner responsible for this cup, laden with seeds and moist paper? Does Keflex cause a person to cough up dark seeds?

The whole scene sorta made me gag. Literally and figuratively. I got a bit queasy, as I realized I might have encountered a scene worthy of investigation by the Center for Disease Control. My only hope was that it was a non-communicable situation.

But, how was I to know?

So, I decided the obvious response was to take a picture of the situation. I did this for at least two reasons: (1) to inform the general public about the situation and (2) to research Keflex.

My research revealed that Kelfex is a drug used to fight infection:

Keflex is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin antibiotics. Keflex fights bacteria in the body. Keflex is used to treat infections caused by bacteria, including upper respiratory infections, ear infections, skin infections, and urinary tract infections.

Great! So putting 2 and 2 together, I deduced that some unknown person had an ear infection and/or urinary infection, and used the cup as a device to hold the offending substances. The origin of the seeds are unknown.

And perhaps it's better that way.

So, if I become violently ill, you will at least have a trail to follow. I will be the guy with the stuff leaking out of his ear. There might be some seeds laying next to my body. I'll have a styrofoam cup in my hand.

Just get me some Keflex. I'll be okay.