Suggest Treatment For Knot In Groin Area

Posted on Mon, 3 Nov 2014

Question: My daughter has been treated for staph infection twice in recent months. Had to have a lesion lanced and packed, and took several rounds of antibiotics. Today another knot has come up in the groin area. What could be causing her to have reoccurring staph infections in this area. This will make the 3rd episode in recent months. Should she see a specialist, and if so, who should she see.

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Likely to be carrier state

Detailed Answer:
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Dear Ms XXXXXXX

Recurrent Staphylococcus infection is likely to be due to

1. Carrier state of staphylococcus : Many individuals may harbor staphylococcus I'm nasal mucosa

2. Decreased immunity

3. Repeated trauma In the form of shaving of the area.

I would suggest you the following

1. Consult Surgeon or infectious disease Specialist
2. Local application of Mupirocin ointment will be curative

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Take care

Best regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS, MD

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