Question 1

what can be done for staph infection part 2: kidney failure?

Accepted Answer

Still antibiotics...: If active infection forming abscesses etc..These should be surgically drained,  and oral antibiotic use just as with those without renal failure. The dosage/frequency of the medication/antibiotic may need to be adjusted based on the degree of kidney disease. Staph is a pretty nasty bug and so make sure u follow your doc as advised/regularly for monitoring. Best of luck to you.

Question 2

why is a patient with acute renal failure at a higher risk for infection?

Accepted Answer

ARF and infection: Acute renal failure (ARF)  has a frequently reported mortality in 20-80% of the patients. Infection, as a cause or a complication of the syndrome, is a risk factor which adversely determines its outcome. In a study  in 2009, infection occurred in four fifths of critically ill patients with ARF treated with dialysis and was in an unadjusted analysis associated with longer los and higher mortality.

Question 3

can a staph infection spread throughout your body & cause some to severe itching & hard bumps in certain places of the body?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes this type infection can cause this it needs an evaluation in person by a doctor if your symptoms are severe go to the Emergency room of the hospital

Question 4

my father has an infected boil on his bad, it's causing him severe pain, could this be staph infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it can: Any skin lesion that is causing severe pain should be shown to a dermatologist right away. If a dermatologist is not available, see your primary care doctor or go to the er.

Question 5

how can you tell a staph infection on the forehead versus severe/ cystic acne?

Accepted Answer

Pustules: Large and painful pus filled acne may suggest infection. A scrape culture can prove it for sure.

Question 6

i'm currently in hospital and my doctors are advising me that my staph infection is in my actual lymph node. they want to remove my groin lymph node.

Accepted Answer

Staph aureus: If there is an abscess in your groin they may want to drain this. Staphylococcal infection localized to an inguinal lymph node is a very unusual situation. Since cannot see and examine you and have access to all findings there is no way to comment intelligently on the steps planned by your doctors. Good luck,

Question 7

can low-positive ana and mild symptoms occur after short but  heavy antibiotic treatment for severe staph infection from three months ago?

Accepted Answer

Unrelated: But would you kindly be more specific about what kind of symptoms, antibiotics wouldn't affect ana testing

Question 8

man admitted to hosp with severe back pain. found to have staph infection.  two toes amputated.  back pain & staph related? now has distended abdomen

Accepted Answer

Why Family Doctor: There is just way too much missing here for specific commentary.  We need the scan reports, blood test results, a description of the physical exam and the diagnoses.  But, that does not matter. This is the very reason you have a family physician. Your family doctor can interpret or explain anything missing or being misunderstood in your communications with the specialist.

Question 9

my father-in-law has a staph infection from a "fixed" artificial hip replacement,  congestive heart failure and needs dialysis? recovery?

Accepted Answer

Hard to predict: Very difficult situation caused by stress of infection on weaker organs such as heart and kidneys. I think you have to play this out carefully but taking advantage of every treatment such as dialysis and treatment for the chf.

Question 10

how do i know exactly what is a staph infection and how does someone get it?

Accepted Answer

Bacterial infection: A staph infection is a bacterial infection caused by one of several species of staphylococcus bacteria. The bacteria are everywhere and don't always cause an infection. However, when a person is infection, he/she requires antibiotic treatment.

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Why is a patient with acute renal failure at a higher risk for infection?

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Can a staph infection spread throughout your body & cause some to severe itching & hard bumps in certain places of the body?

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My father has an infected boil on his bad, it's causing him severe pain, could this be staph infection?

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How can you tell a staph infection on the forehead versus severe/ cystic acne?

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I'm currently in hospital and my doctors are advising me that my staph infection is in my actual lymph node. they want to remove my groin lymph node.

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Can low-positive ana and mild symptoms occur after short but heavy antibiotic treatment for severe staph infection from three months ago?

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Man admitted to hosp with severe back pain. found to have staph infection. two toes amputated. back pain & staph related? now has distended abdomen

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My father-in-law has a staph infection from a "fixed" artificial hip replacement, congestive heart failure and needs dialysis? recovery?

A member asked:

How do i know exactly what is a staph infection and how does someone get it?

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