Question 1

are eyes prone to staph infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Common bacteria on lids, in some patients can cause corneal infections called staph marginal keratitis.

Question 2

i have a staph infection in my finger that won't go away. my eye is bleeding and also out of my bottom. is that related?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding: Staph infection in finger is probably separate unless there is some underlying immune deficiency. The blood in eye may be subconjuctival hemorrhage and bottom hemorrhoids. If this persists or recurs obtain lab work at your doctor's office.

Question 3

i had lab test done on my eye were i had a staph infection.. i receive the call that told me that i had mrsa... they didn't seem to concerned about it?

Accepted Answer

MRSA: Mrsa means methicliin resistant staph aureus. This is a baceria that has developed resistance to the common antibiotics that kill it.  However it has not developed resistance to all antibiotics. Perhaps your doctor is treating you withone of the antibiotics that can kill this germ.

Question 4

i think (staph) infection in toe. pus from the toe just squirted into my eye (don't ask :/). is this dangerous for my eye? what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Probably OK: The eye is terrific at cleaning itself out.  The pus that squirted in was mostly blinked out and the rest flushed out by cleansing tears.  Only if you find over the next several days that the eye gets red and irritated should you seek medical attention.  I am guessing you flushed your eye out with clean water right after the exposure.

Question 5

my dr said i have staph infection on my eye lids and prescribed clindamycin hcl , 300 mg, 2x day for 5 days. is this the best treatment?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Your doctor has more information than either of us about your condition.  You could consult another doctor or trust the one you have .

Question 6

how long could a minor staph infection on penis last? does it require medication? and could masturbation make it worse if it is right below penis head

Accepted Answer

Staph infection: Yes your infection requires medical attention and yes masturbation can spread the infection.

Question 7

i am taking clinadmyacin and bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) for a staph infection on the back of my head.  what progress should i see?  how long should the progress take?

Accepted Answer

Shrinking bumps: As you complete your treatment course the lesions should decrease in size, and you should feel better (no fevers, chills, etc).

Question 8

i have a reoccurring staph infection, mrsa. it keeps comming back every month and jumping locations, from rear to breast to back of head.

Accepted Answer

Infectious diseaseMD: Is it cultured MRSA or regular staph. You should speak to an infectious disease md for treatment. Do you scratch yourself? Itch? Possibly at night? You may have MRSA under the nails and seeding the skin. 
Normlly you treat MRSA and it resolves you have to culture it find out what it is sensitive to and use those antibiotics. Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ds, and zyvox is made specifically for mrsa
culture your nose too.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of a mild staph infection?

Accepted Answer

Redness: Mild staph infections would be skin/soft tissue ones, which may manifest as just redness and swelling at a site.  Treatment would be to drain abscesses if present, and if it is just cellulitis, a short course of antibiotics.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of staph infection?

Accepted Answer

Pain/redness: The signs of any bacterial infection are: redness, swelling, pain, heat.  In medical school most of us learned the latin: rubor, tumor, dolor and calor (yes, doctors are nerds for the most part).
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 these symptoms worsen along with the severity of infection (i.e. Dark fiery red is worse than light pink). If the infection gets more serious, you can have fevers as well.

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Are eyes prone to staph infection?

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I have a staph infection in my finger that won't go away. my eye is bleeding and also out of my bottom. is that related?

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I had lab test done on my eye were i had a staph infection.. i receive the call that told me that i had mrsa... they didn't seem to concerned about it?

A member asked:

I think (staph) infection in toe. pus from the toe just squirted into my eye (don't ask :/). is this dangerous for my eye? what should i do?

A member asked:

My dr said i have staph infection on my eye lids and prescribed clindamycin hcl , 300 mg, 2x day for 5 days. is this the best treatment?

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How long could a minor staph infection on penis last? does it require medication? and could masturbation make it worse if it is right below penis head

A member asked:

I am taking clinadmyacin and bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) for a staph infection on the back of my head. what progress should i see? how long should the progress take?

A member asked:

I have a reoccurring staph infection, mrsa. it keeps comming back every month and jumping locations, from rear to breast to back of head.

A member asked:

What are the symptoms of a mild staph infection?

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What are the symptoms of staph infection?

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