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How Can Staph Infection Be Treated?

I have a staph infection on my skin . two days on dicloxacillin 250 mg 4 times a day. I now have very red, hot cheeks , no fever. It also seems not to be working to clear the infection. skin still red around the scabs or red bumps.is this an allergic reaction? It is Sat. night so no docs until Mon.very worried
Fri, 9 Feb 2018
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Your doctor may perform tests to identify of the staph bacteria behind your infection, and to help choose the antibiotic that will work best. Antibiotics commonly prescribed to treat staph infections include certain Cephalosporins, Nafcillin or related antibiotics such as sulfa drugs or Vancomycin. Vancomycin is increasingly required to treat serious staph infections because so many strains of staph bacteria have become resistant to other traditional medicine. You're given an oral antibiotic. Be sure to take it as directed and finish all of the medications prescribed by your doctor.

Hope this clarifies your concern.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka , General & Family Physician
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How Can Staph Infection Be Treated?

Hello dear. Thank you for using HealthcareMagic. Your doctor may perform tests to identify of the staph bacteria behind your infection, and to help choose the antibiotic that will work best. Antibiotics commonly prescribed to treat staph infections include certain Cephalosporins, Nafcillin or related antibiotics such as sulfa drugs or Vancomycin. Vancomycin is increasingly required to treat serious staph infections because so many strains of staph bacteria have become resistant to other traditional medicine. You re given an oral antibiotic. Be sure to take it as directed and finish all of the medications prescribed by your doctor. Hope this clarifies your concern. Take care Regards, Dr. Olgeta Xhufka , General & Family Physician