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I have. staph infection. in my colon die to vicomyacin. is it life threatening? can u give me info about it please. thank you anma

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Dr. Tony Ho answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Staph: Staph infections would not be due to vancomycin, they are treated with vancomycin (except for the very rare cases of vancomycin resistant staph aureus). We would need more information, but in general, a deep staph infection is considered life threatening and requires prompt treatment.

Answered 4/3/2013

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