Question 1

is keflex strong enough for staph infection n arm that is moving quickly. see line going from elbow up arm after only 12 hours of first symtoms?

Accepted Answer

Staph is dangerous: Nope. This is the worst drug to be prescribed for the current epidemic of drug resistant staph infections. If you have a line going up from your elbow on this drug you need to get urgent medical attention.

Question 2

could keflex still be working for my staph infection even if a new boil has popped up?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely.: Especially now that most staph is keflex-resistant.

Question 3

i have a terrible staph infection and just got a new boil after being on keflex for 3 days, does this mean it's resistant?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: If you have recurrent staph infection, it is possible that you are colonized with the bacteria or the staph was resistant to the antibiotic, ( MRSA is resistant to keflex), it may be necessary to have your doctor run a culture and sensitivity test of the bacteria.

Question 4

got a staph infection in toe from pedicure in march/april of 2021. cleared it with keflex. i have seen a podiatrist on and off for the last 1-2 years and my toenail is still not grown back fully. there is a gap btwn cuticle and nail. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

: It is best to discuss with your podiatrist that has a better picture of what happened. Scar formation may change things to new normal. The important thing is that the infection cleared and you now know to be more cautious or take precaution about where and how your pedicure is done. Toe nails grow slower the finger nails.

Question 5

what dosage of cephalexin will help treat staph? i have 500mg. how many times a day should i take it for possible staph infection

Accepted Answer

4 times a day : If you do not have MRSA, 4 times a day should treat a staph infection.  You will know within a few days if you are on the correct medicine.  MRSA will take a different medicine, usually a sulfa based medicine will treat a community acquired MRSA (methicillin resistant staph aureus). Good healing.

Question 6

how long should you wait before getting fluid taken to look for mersa if currently taking 7 days of cephalexin 500 mg for a suspected staph infection?

Accepted Answer

MRSA: MRSA is a common skin infection that is treated with oral antibiotics. If an abscess is present, surgical drainage is required.  In nearly all cases, we do not re-test as the response is judged clinically--how the area looks. If someone does not appear to be responding (less redness, less swelling, no drainage), then a re-evaluation is made.

Question 7

will cephalexin treat staph infection? if so what dosage? i believe i have staph and cant get to the md until late next week and have some in my home.

Accepted Answer

Yes but: It may not treat MRSA so definitely follow up with your doctor asap

Question 8

what is secondary staph infection?

Accepted Answer

Staph Infection: Staphylococcal bacteria commonly inhabit the skin and interior of the nose. Microscopic or visible breaks in the surface barrier of the body--the skin and mucous membranes--provide an opportunity for these bacteria to cause localized infections. Complications arise when the staph bacteria spread beyond the initial site of infection to the bloodstream and interior body tissues.

Question 9

how can a staph infection be cured?

Accepted Answer

With antibiotics : Staph is a bacteria and can be killed by antibiotics and cleaning of the pus.

Question 10

how to cure a staph infection asap!?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics: See your doctor and if it is a staph infection you will need antibiotics to cure it.

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Keflex for staph infection

A member asked:

Is keflex strong enough for staph infection n arm that is moving quickly. see line going from elbow up arm after only 12 hours of first symtoms?

A member asked:

Could keflex still be working for my staph infection even if a new boil has popped up?

A member asked:

I have a terrible staph infection and just got a new boil after being on keflex for 3 days, does this mean it's resistant?

A member asked:

Got a staph infection in toe from pedicure in march/april of 2021. cleared it with keflex. i have seen a podiatrist on and off for the last 1-2 years and my toenail is still not grown back fully. there is a gap btwn cuticle and nail. is this normal?

A member asked:

What dosage of cephalexin will help treat staph? i have 500mg. how many times a day should i take it for possible staph infection

A member asked:

How long should you wait before getting fluid taken to look for mersa if currently taking 7 days of cephalexin 500 mg for a suspected staph infection?

A member asked:

Will cephalexin treat staph infection? if so what dosage? i believe i have staph and cant get to the md until late next week and have some in my home.

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What is secondary staph infection?

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How can a staph infection be cured?

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