My port was infected, broke thur the skin and was removed 2 months ago. She needs to be on some major antibodatics. The culture will tell them which one to use. A white count of 15,000.00 points to internal infection. It is true that bact. can migrate up the tube to the band. You need a Cat Scan to R/O any infection around the band. Make sure that your doc. orders one. good luck to you.