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I think I have a staph infection should I go get it checked out it's like purple around it and has like a big red spot around it and it like hurts

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I want to know any brand shampoo or soap which has chlorhexidine in it..as my recent urine culture showed staph infection...

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Shampoo or soap will not solve urinary tract infection. ...  Read More

Staph infection in armpit. Started during pregnancy, baby is 6 months and I still have it. Puss comes out sometimes. Possibly spread to the other hand.

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It is not advisable to prescribe without examining the patient. Kindly call me or send photos using online consult option for better understanding of the problem. Once diagnosis is made, then only we ...  Read More

I get continuing staph infections very frequently, very painful and scar. What does this mean? Am I just autoimmune to staph?

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It could be because of low immunity ...  Read More

My partner has mild staph infection in the armpit from a boil. She is being treated with antibiotics. Am I allowed to touch her or should I maintain distance?

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Needs complete history for managing the condition please do online consultations with the dermatologist. Thank you ...  Read More

I have a staph infection on my face in several places. I have some Amoxicillin 500mg and am wondering if Amoxicillin kills the staph. In other words is Amoxicillin a type of antibiotic that is used to treat staph?

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Not much effective...Do direct online consultation for prescription by sending photo. ...  Read More

I have a golden staph infection it has come back 3 times with having medical pills with it

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Take Homeopathic medicine 1) Cina 30......4 pills 3 times a day for 15 days ...  Read More

Had multiple boils recurrent for last 8 months in groin and armpits. No antibiotics worked. Been told it is antibiotic resistant staph infection. Is there any hopeful line of treatment ? I am not diabetic.

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Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

I keep getting these boils which are red and painful. I have had 6 in the past 5 months (1 on shoulder and 5 near vaginal opening at different times). When I checked online it seemed to be a staph infection though I am not completely sure. But this is recurring and I want to get rid of this. I have consulted online multiple times and have been repe

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Consult a doctor near you ...  Read More

Do doctors take blood test with a needle to diagnose Staph Infection. If so what's the other options to diagnose it.

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That will depend upon the site of infection ...  Read More

Should I need to take vaccination for rabies if I get stray dogs saliva into this broken pimple ? I already got fully vaccinated on September 1st 2023 ( 3 months before all 4 shots done ) I have attached the picture of my wound Am I under risk ?

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Heyy I can help you better with further treatment course needed. U can connect me via whatsapp on seven zero eight two zero two two zero six two. ...  Read More

Hello my baby is 11 months. I noticed this red mark on her about 5 hours ago. Just wondering if I should get it evaluated, or should I just watch it at home. What might it be?

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Kindly consult online for further examination and proper treatment ...  Read More

Hi doctors, hope you are well. Years back -2015, i had continuous staph related boil or rather huge swellings. First stomach area, then lower abdomen, thigh, calf, etc. One infection caused another, and they were massive and painful. Doctor had seen and gave antibiotics but it didn't help one bit. Later warm compress barely helped removed the pus,

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It is a boil that is hair root infection and needs urgent treatment before it becomes big ghee and develops into an abscess. Please consult online for proper treatment ...  Read More

I had pain and yellow discharge in my Belly Button around one month ago so I consulted a gastroenterologist he suggested to do sonography test then I tested and found out that I have some small cavity in my Belly Button that is filled with pus so the doctor said it is very small cavity and don't need any surgery and gave me medicine and t bact ont.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have recently been diagnoised with Organism: Staph Aureus in my throat culture with only 5 antibiotics sensitive, even it is resistant to Vancomycin. I have been suffering from it since 10 years now. I had visited more than 7 to 8 doctors, even tried ayurvedic and homeopathy treatments but no body diagnosed it correctly until recently. I have bee

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No worries, connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management ...  Read More

Been treating bacterial infection (staph)for over a year now but it keeps coming back, am so tried about it I need solution that would end it all.

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Connect please ...  Read More

Hii sir, I was suffering from scalp infection last 2year like itching, Pimples,pain and hair fall.it was very irritating and stressful. If was Using natural treatment like Rubbing lemon in scalp. it is good but if was stop the Rubbing, than again started Pimples , itching, pain and hair fall. My scalp is oily . Suggest me any shampoo and oil and

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This is scalp folliculitis. Please contact me using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

I am having skin Infection, Infected pimple filled with pus in my face ,these type of pimple keep coming regularly ,please suggest me what should I do ...

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Acne or pimples... Due to hormonal changes..Oily skin causes it...Common in adolescent age...May occur in adults also.. Food like Oily foods, ice cream, chocolate and sweets increase it.. Treatment d ...  Read More

Hii sir, I am suffering from scalp infection like pimples ,So much pain and itching , it is very erritating, before I was treated by alopathic medicin, it was good results but now agin happing so please help me.. Than you Sumit kumar

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Seborrhoeic dermatitis is one of the cause of itching and painful lesions on scalp.I need to take your case history to arrive into the right prescription. ...  Read More

I am suffering from scalp infection like so much pain and Pimples in my scalp so help me to resolve my problem, Suggest me any medicated sampoo and cream. Thanks Sumit kumar

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Don't worry...you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing scalp infection and pimples.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online con ...  Read More

Which is better for this infection? Oral antibiotics or topical . Is this a staph infection? What treatment should we take ? And what precautions should we take to prevent recurrence? What is the cause for such infection ?

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Yes.. Staph infection...Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have been getting heat boils, which are most likely an outcome of staph infection, but that's my prediction from what I've read and understood from people around me. The boils have been occurring continuously in different parts of both the thighs. But this one that's particularly on my knee has made it very, very difficult for me to even function

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You are suffering from bacterial infection causing folliculitis.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by ...  Read More

Bacteria prostatitis culture show staph bacteria .pressure in bladder . Frequently urinating .pain in bladder

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Take treatment as per culture and sensitivity test report . consult a urologist for drug doses as per your clinical examination ...  Read More

The infection is from 15days & continuing and a got 3-4 pimple kind ofin my vaginal lip it's burns badly when I urinate now I've started applying ice and then power with Clotrimazole dusting powder. Idk weather it will work or not help me with this situation

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APPLY THIS IF THIS IS NOT HELPING OUT PLEASE SEE US IN PERSON TO SEE FOR SEVERETY OF INFECTION ...  Read More

I went to the doctor for a staph infection almost 2 weeks ago. A nodule came up again today. I took the antibiotics as instructed, and went about my business. After 7 days, I stopped taking them as heavily. I was taking 4 a day. But i brought it down to 1 a day. I was feeling sick from them, and they made my stomach hurt. Now I have a nodule today.

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Hello, you must go for culture and SENSITIVITY TEST,so you must have options so CONSULT your treating doc.ok. ...  Read More

I have Staphylococcus Aureus and wound culture shows I am resistant to Penicillin and Amplicillin, but sensitive to Cloxacillin, Cefazolin, Cotrimoxazole and Clindamycin. Is Cephalexin effective or is it under the Penicillin/ Amplicillin category? Thanks.

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It is not under Penicillin / Amplicillin category. ...  Read More

Started having boils a few months back - went to see doctor and taken Moxiclav and Augmenin, but boils kept coming back. Then I received Cephalexin but another (smaller) boil came back. Tested puz, results show it‘s Staphylococcus Aureus, resistant to Penicillin and Amplicillin, but sensitive to Cloxacillin, Cefazolin, Cotrimoxazole and Clindamyc

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Hello, it's Steph but during laps of time MAYconvert toMRSA. IF AT PRESENT NOTHING, NO MEDICIN, BUT U MUST ABLE TO KNOW ABOUT BOIL TO APPEAR THAN START IMMIDIATELY. HYGIENE TO MAINTAIN.OK. ...  Read More

I've been having boils in the armpit. I have taken flucloxacillin but it keeps coming

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You are suffering from hidradenitis suppurativa... Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, for accurate diag ...  Read More

A month ago i had staph infection in my urine test, i was given antibiotics for the same, now just to be sure that its cured i got a urine test done, attached is the results. Does the report mean im ok now?

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Hi good evening Thnxs for your question Ur urine test is normal. Don't worry. Drink more water to prevent urinary track infection. For further advise use my online consultation link prac.to/drpanchani ...  Read More

I'm a male and i did a urinalysis which showed i had staphylococus aureus i was given antibiotics cixcofloxacin to take but after some weeks i noticed the lymph node in my right armpit and groin are swollen theres no pain and they feel hard when touching them and my body feels hot everyday but no chills or weakness and sometimes after a stressful d

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HELLO, FOR LYMPHNODE ARMPIT CONSULT A GENERAL SURGEON FOR FNAC NEEDL BIOPSY N HISTOPATHOLOGICAL EXAMINATION WHICH GIVES YOU DIAGNOSIS SO AS TREATMENT. OK. ...  Read More

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