How Can A Staph Infection Be Treated?

Posted on Mon, 24 Apr 2017

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Question : What is the best ointment for skin staph infection?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
2% mupirocin

Detailed Answer:
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I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist).

Mupirocin 2% ointment (Bactroban ointment Or T- Bact ointment) is the ideal topical antibiotic for staphylococcus aureus infection.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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Is Neosporyn any good for staph infections?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Neosporin oint for staph infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Yes. Neosporin ointment should also work fine for staph. infection

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

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