Question 1

i have a sudden infection or something in my right nipple that's causing pain and swelling and pus to come out the nipple-- maybe an insect bite-- and?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Yes, it sounds like you have an infection.  Whatever the cause, it is time to see your doctor as soon as possible.

Question 2

my 12 year old son has pus filled little blisters on his right arm. looks like a bacterial infection or maybe insect bite. red around blisters?

Accepted Answer

? Impetigo: What you describe sounds suspicious for impetigo, a bacterial infection of your skin. You have a tiny break in your skin that you were not even aware of, and the normal skin bacteria could then enter in and cause a local strep infection. The "scabbing" is what makes me especially suspicious. Try washing with antibacterial wash, put on antibiotic ointment, and if not better in a few days, see doc.

Question 3

i am currently taking flucloxacillin antibiotics for insect bite. can i still have mri with contrast?

Accepted Answer

: I see no reason  that taking an antibiotic for any reason would prevent someone from taking an MRI. There are a few reasons not to, but this in not one of them.

Question 4

when do antibiotics kick in for insect bites?

Accepted Answer

They don't: Antibiotics are not generally of any use for insect bites.They will self heal over several days to a week.If the bite were also infected, the speed of action would depend on the type of infection involved.

Question 5

is the antibiotic cephlaxin good for poison spider / insect bites? if not what is?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: A poisonous insect bite that is not superinfected with bacterial infection will not be helped by antibiotic treatment.  If there is bacterial superinfection with streptococcus sp. Or methicillin sensitive staph. Aureus it will improve with cephalexin(keflex) treatment.  
This antibiotic is not active against mrsa.

Question 6

is the antibiotic cephlaxi or keflex good for  spider / insect bites? if not what is?

Accepted Answer

It is active: Against much staphylococci.

Question 7

how long should antibiotics take to work for an infected insect bite?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics: Usually antibiotics takes 24-48 hours to help for an infected insect bite. The duration of effectiveness depends on severity of infection, organism, route of antibiotic use, associated complication.

Question 8

how long should antibiotics take to work on an infected insect bite from scratching?

Accepted Answer

Few days: Bug bites are an annoying fact of outdoor life. When the bite becomes infected (which happens rarely) you will need to go to your doctor for oral antibiotics. Warm compresses, anti-pain, and anti-itch medications will make the site feel better too. Antibiotics usually work within 72 hours, if you don't see improvement call your doctor.

Question 9

i have an insect bite that turned into an open sore & now itches, hurts and oozes occasionally. tried antibiotic cream hasn't helped. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: You might need much more than just an antibiotic cream, meanwhile just keep the area clean and covered, goodluck

Question 10

suspected insect bites wound that would not heal despite applying antibiotic ointment, fusidum for a couple of weeks.

Accepted Answer

Follow up: A wound that is unresponsive to traditional over the counter remedies for more than 2 weeks, would require assessment by a medical provider for an accurate diagnosis.

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I have a sudden infection or something in my right nipple that's causing pain and swelling and pus to come out the nipple-- maybe an insect bite-- and?

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My 12 year old son has pus filled little blisters on his right arm. looks like a bacterial infection or maybe insect bite. red around blisters?

A member asked:

I am currently taking flucloxacillin antibiotics for insect bite. can i still have mri with contrast?

A member asked:

When do antibiotics kick in for insect bites?

A member asked:

Is the antibiotic cephlaxin good for poison spider / insect bites? if not what is?

A member asked:

Is the antibiotic cephlaxi or keflex good for spider / insect bites? if not what is?

A member asked:

How long should antibiotics take to work for an infected insect bite?

A member asked:

How long should antibiotics take to work on an infected insect bite from scratching?

A member asked:

I have an insect bite that turned into an open sore & now itches, hurts and oozes occasionally. tried antibiotic cream hasn't helped. what should i do?

A member asked:

Suspected insect bites wound that would not heal despite applying antibiotic ointment, fusidum for a couple of weeks.

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