Question 1

what could be causing a staph infection to keep coming back? it goes away with prescribed medication yet comes back within a week or so

Accepted Answer

Staph inf: You need to get a culture and sensitivity to make sure that the antibiotic you're using is the correct one

Question 2

i keep getting painful lumps under my breasts ive been told it is a staph infection and have taken antibiotics but it keeps coming back what can i do?

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Staph info: Meticulous hygiene.  Prevention of trauma to the area.  Eliminate any fungal or candidal infection.  Consider using chlorhexedine or other antibacterial wash regularly. Consider using topical antibiotic ointment.  Last resort would be oral prophylactic therapy

Question 3

i have had a staph infection twice and each time with antibiotics it has gone away. it appears it has come back, how do i get rid of this permanently  ?

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Depends: Have a source within your environment where you re-colonize your body with staph. This could be another human or animal source that can carry the germs without symptoms. I would discuss this with your doc, as any further investigations can be complicated.

Question 4

can you tell me about a staph infection in the lower spine?

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This a very braoad : Question.   Is this a disc space infection that has occurred with no surgery of the spine or is this post op wound infection?  There are so many potential variables like involve nerve issues , is the patient diabetic, a smoker etc.  In any case, all spine infections must be considered serious ; dealt with immediately with some requiring surgery but all requiring usually weeks of antibiotics ; care.

Question 5

staph infection but it came back and hurts bad?

Accepted Answer

Must be examined: asap- to rule out resistant bacterial infection.

Question 6

what are the possible effects all over the body after an invasive staph infection in my back bone?

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Stpahylococcus: If staphylococcal infection disseminates from the bone site it can cause bacteremia, joint infection, can spread to lungs, kidneys and other organs, can result in sepsis.Shock.

Question 7

does doxycycline treat staph infection on hardware in spine?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotic: Doxycycline is an antibiotic.  It can help to treat infections with certain types of bacteria such as staphylococcus.  Ensure that you have consulted with your surgeon and the infectious disease specialist.  Infections surround spinal hardware are quite serious and may require more aggressive antibiotic treatment (such as intravenous administration).

Question 8

is it possible after staph arues infection get treated but slight pus keep coming back inside tonsil with hard appearence when come out?replyin detail

Accepted Answer

Tonsil stones: These are calcified material that form in the crevices of the tonsils. They can cause  recurrent tonsillitis, sore throat, halitosis or cause no symptoms at all.

Question 9

how can you tell staph infection is healing? it's mrse on my lower back. it's an open wound with raw skin.

Accepted Answer

Healing skin: Healing MRSA wound infections get less swollen, less red, begin to close up and the pus begins to diminish. There is an angriness to the tone of the skin with MRSA that subsides.

Question 10

reoccurring staph infections from overcolonized nose happening on face (swabbed, not mrsa). i would decolonize using bactroban, but after a couple months it keeps coming back, now its not responding as good to the cream. immune system is good. ideas?

Accepted Answer

Daily nasal irrigati: Try daily nasal irrigation and perhaps a nasal spray containing xylitol.  In the meanwhile, make sure that you are not in close contact with another staph carrier. I would even check the pets out as potential carriers.

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What could be causing a staph infection to keep coming back? it goes away with prescribed medication yet comes back within a week or so

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I keep getting painful lumps under my breasts ive been told it is a staph infection and have taken antibiotics but it keeps coming back what can i do?

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I have had a staph infection twice and each time with antibiotics it has gone away. it appears it has come back, how do i get rid of this permanently ?

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Can you tell me about a staph infection in the lower spine?

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Staph infection but it came back and hurts bad?

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What are the possible effects all over the body after an invasive staph infection in my back bone?

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Does doxycycline treat staph infection on hardware in spine?

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Is it possible after staph arues infection get treated but slight pus keep coming back inside tonsil with hard appearence when come out?replyin detail

A member asked:

How can you tell staph infection is healing? it's mrse on my lower back. it's an open wound with raw skin.

A member asked:

Reoccurring staph infections from overcolonized nose happening on face (swabbed, not mrsa). i would decolonize using bactroban, but after a couple months it keeps coming back, now its not responding as good to the cream. immune system is good. ideas?

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