Question 1

2yo with infantigo and mrsa on antibiotics for 2 weeks getting worse keflex and other children  hospitalize him?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Any child or adult with a bacterial infection, who is not getting better while taking oral antibiotics, should be rechecked by the doctor to see what changes in the treatment plan are needed. Sometimes, a patient has to be admitted into the hospital for I.V. Antibiotics.

Question 2

mrsa infections repeating with all members of household. i just had surgery for broken finger, should i take more precautions other than keflex ?

Accepted Answer

No call Waiting.: You need to call your surgeon and explain the circumstances regarding the possibility of msra exposure. He will then make the call on how your antibiotic coverage will proceed. Do it now.

Question 3

hard lump on pubic mound 2 days. er= too soon to lance. no head, no heat, tender. satellite eruptions on butt clearing up. rx= keflex  scared of mrsa?

Accepted Answer

Simple tests: A surface culture and PCR analysis of the local area or skin scrapings would help to identify the presence of MRSA, versus MSSA( multiply-sensitive Staph Aureus), but this needs to be performed by a licensed OB-GYN, who can examine the pubic area for telltale signs of infection and help in your treatment

Question 4

i have a sore cyst/boil/mrsa/staph in my armpit, pain is 10/10 went to the er sep 2 got bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) cephalexin and tramadol. no improvement, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Family Physician: This is the very definition of why you need to have a family physician. First going to the er for a skin problem is a big waste of money and time and it does nothing to provide you with follow up care. The relationship with a family physician can be vital for ongoing health. The physician will either change the medications, reassure you, or get you to a surgeon to help.

Question 5

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 6

does keflex treat stds?

Accepted Answer

Keflex: Its an alternative to treat bacterial infections.

Question 7

ok so i have 8 tablets of keflex left  and was being treated for a  u.t.i. and the symptoms have gotten worse since my first n second visit to the e.r . first time they gave me clindamyacin n it didn't work now i just came from the e.r. and they didn't re

Accepted Answer

Urine culture: U need to have urine culture to make sure you're on correct antibiotic. Also see a urologist to evaluate other causes of UTI symptoms.

Question 8

is keflex good to treat a centipede bite infection?

Accepted Answer

Could be: Keflex (cephalexin) is good for skin structure infections, so it should provide relatively broad coverage for an insect bite.  If not getting better, than let the rx'ing dr. Know and a repeat evaluation and possible testing with change of antibiotics may be warranted.  Best wishes.

Question 9

is it safe to use keflex to treat an infected monroe piercing?

Accepted Answer

Should be.: Keflex (cephalexin) should be fine although it can cross react in penicillin allergy.

Question 10

i got a large thorn go about 3/4" into my wrist. can keflex be used to treat an infection in it?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, in many cases, but an infection will not resolve unless the splinter is removed.  Also, please be careful about taking leftover medications.

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2yo with infantigo and mrsa on antibiotics for 2 weeks getting worse keflex and other children hospitalize him?

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Mrsa infections repeating with all members of household. i just had surgery for broken finger, should i take more precautions other than keflex ?

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Hard lump on pubic mound 2 days. er= too soon to lance. no head, no heat, tender. satellite eruptions on butt clearing up. rx= keflex scared of mrsa?

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I have a sore cyst/boil/mrsa/staph in my armpit, pain is 10/10 went to the er sep 2 got bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) cephalexin and tramadol. no improvement, what to do?

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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?

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Does keflex treat stds?

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Ok so i have 8 tablets of keflex left and was being treated for a u.t.i. and the symptoms have gotten worse since my first n second visit to the e.r . first time they gave me clindamyacin n it didn't work now i just came from the e.r. and they didn't re

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Is keflex good to treat a centipede bite infection?

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Is it safe to use keflex to treat an infected monroe piercing?

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I got a large thorn go about 3/4" into my wrist. can keflex be used to treat an infection in it?

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