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Does Intake Of Ciprofloxacin Help In Treating MRSA?

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Question : I have two leg ulcers which my GP is treating with ciprofloxacin. I have just receivef a letter from the health dept. informing me that I have MRSA. Is this antibiotic appropriate?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
APPROPRIATE.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting a query,

If the swab culture and positive for MRSA. Then ciprofloxacin would be a appropriate antibiotic. It is usually given for 3 months.
Along with this i suggest you to apply antiseptic wound dressing by your self daily. which will help in curing of ulcer

Any query do follow up.
Take care.
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Does Intake Of Ciprofloxacin Help In Treating MRSA?

Brief Answer: APPROPRIATE. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting a query, If the swab culture and positive for MRSA. Then ciprofloxacin would be a appropriate antibiotic. It is usually given for 3 months. Along with this i suggest you to apply antiseptic wound dressing by your self daily. which will help in curing of ulcer Any query do follow up. Take care.