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A 23-year-old female asked:
I get extremely painful bumps filled with pus and blood in my vagina hairs every couple of months. i have been compressing them with a warm wash cloth but i'm not exactly sure what that does. i also just recently found out i had a staph infection aka mrsa
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There may be an: ...association between the MRSA and the recurrent infection in the vaginal hairs (folliculitis). If you're being treated appropriately with the antibiotics for the MRSA, that might help clear up the folliculitis. Be aware tho that any bacteria still hiding in the follicles may cause a flair up. Talk with your doctor about that & that other hygiene measures to help prevent recurrences.
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How long does it take an MRSA staph infection on the skin to develop in the blood?
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Maybe never: Hopefully the body will mount a strong defense and no blood infection occurs(the usual scenario).
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A female asked:
Reoccurring blood and pus filled painful bumps on vagina. Any cause other than STD?
Dr. Patrick Kohlitzanswered
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Folliculitis: It is possible you are suffering from "folliculitis" , which is a bacterial infection or inflammation of the hair follicles. Regardless, you still ma... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
I have puss and blood filled bumps on my vagina . Like 2 big ones and 4 small ones . Is it because I don't drink water and its and infection ?
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
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I would be: concerned about an infection. Please let your parents know so that you can be medically checked.
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A female asked:
Have a bump in pubic hair area on left side at top, not near vagina. Looks like it's filled with pus and hurts a little?
Dr. Douglas Lawsonanswered
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Only one pus & blood filled, inflamed bump almost a size of a coin on my pubic area. Herpes or a boil or a MRSA infection? What should I do?
Dr. Martin Raffanswered
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See a doctor: Have this examined, diagnosed and treated professionally. Good luck.
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