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Could a venous ulcer lead to a staph infection?
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Ulcer/Infection: A venous stasis ulcer has the potential to become a very serious problem and can certainly become infected. These ulcers require aggressive treatment consisting of wound care, cleaning, and sometimes antibiotics.In addition, a full venous evaluation to evaluate the status of the venous valves for reflux is necessary.Fortunately these ulcers can be treated with a high success rate. See a vein md.
Answered 7/28/2014
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Yes: Venous ulcers are areas of poor blood flow and this makes it difficult for the body to fight off infection in this area.
Answered 3/22/2020
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