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Help please? how long does a staph infection last post op achilles tendon debridement?

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Dr. Arnold Beresh answered

Depends: Was the staph infection before or after the debridement. Antibiotics will usually clear it up in 1-3 weeks depending on the depth and structures that are infected.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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