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i might have staff infection what should i do:(Www@Answer-Health@Com


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All Staph infections need to be treated with antibiotics!. Don't be scared, just make sure that you see your doctor!. Your doctor may want to culture the bacteria and test it to see which antibiotics will work for it!. Other than that, you should be fine as long as you take your antibiotics as prescribed for as long as they are prescribed and follow through with any follow-up doctor visits or labwork!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

You mean "Staph"

From Wikipedia:

"!.!.!.can cause a range of illnesses from minor skin infections, such as pimples, impetigo (may also be caused by Streptococcus pyogenes), boils, cellulitis folliculitis, furuncles, carbuncles, scalded skin syndrome and abscesses, to life-threatening diseases, such as pneumonia, meningitis, osteomyelitis endocarditis, Toxic shock syndrome (TSS), and septicemia!."

On the topic of treatment:

"Staph infection that is not antibiotic resistant can be treated in about a month (depending on severity) using antibiotics!."

But your doctor will be more specific to your specific needs!. In short, you should get to the hospital ASAP and not try to treat it yourself!. It could be life-threatening!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

What are your symptoms - impetigo can be a staph infection!?

Minor skin infections are usually treated with an antibiotic ointment such as a nonprescription triple-antibiotic mixture!. In some cases, oral antibiotics may be given for skin infections!. Additionally, if abscesses are present, they are surgically drained!. More serious and life-threatening infections are treated with intravenous antibiotics!. The choice of antibiotic depends on the susceptibility of the particular staphylococcal strain as determined by culture results in the laboratory!. Some Staph strains, such as MRSA are resistant to many antibiotics!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

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