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How Long Does Average Case Of Stapholuccus Aureus Infections Last And Don't Sever Cases Require Iv. Infusions To Fully Recover?

How long does average case of stapholuccus aureus infections last. I have been to dr.s 6-7 times within last 2 months , no medical help, just keep pushing oral antibiotics to me, actually getting me worse and most defiantly feeling worse,don't sever cases require iv. Infusions to fully recover. I literally can't get anyone in my area to give me iv infusion with proper antibiotics to feel better, please help
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Pathologist and Microbiologist,  's  Response
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Staphylococcus is a group of bacteria that can cause a number of diseases as a result of infection of various tissues of the body.most infections are caused by Staphylococcus aureus. In some cases, oral antibiotics may be given for infections. Additionally, if abscesses are present, they are surgically drained. More serious and life-threatening infections are treated with intravenous antibiotics. The choice of antibiotic depends on the susceptibility of the particular staphylococcal strain as determined by culture results in the laboratory. Therefore a culture senstivity report is essential however some Staph strains, such as MRSA, are resistant to many antibiotics.
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Anesthesiologist,  Dr. Manjeth Kumar G's  Response
Hello,
You have not mentioned your symptoms and current treatment.
Staphylococcus cause variety of infections- skin infections like impetigo, carbuncle, furuncle, bone and joint infections like Osteomyelitis and septic arthritis.
Even it can cause Pneumonia and Toxic shock syndrome.

Impetigo and other minor skin infections (ie, superficial or localized infections) may be treated with a topical agent such as mupirocin.

For severe infections like septic arthritis, toxic shock syndrome and septic arthritis, we used to give Intravenous antistaphylococcal agents like Oxacillin (Penicillin), Clindamycin, Cefazolin.
Thus severe infection require Intravenous antibiotics for quick recovery and it is indicated.
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Wishing you good health.
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How Long Does Average Case Of Stapholuccus Aureus Infections Last And Don't Sever Cases Require Iv. Infusions To Fully Recover?

Hi! welcome to HCM! Staphylococcus is a group of bacteria that can cause a number of diseases as a result of infection of various tissues of the body.most infections are caused by Staphylococcus aureus. In some cases, oral antibiotics may be given for infections. Additionally, if abscesses are present, they are surgically drained. More serious and life-threatening infections are treated with intravenous antibiotics. The choice of antibiotic depends on the susceptibility of the particular staphylococcal strain as determined by culture results in the laboratory. Therefore a culture senstivity report is essential however some Staph strains, such as MRSA, are resistant to many antibiotics. hope this answers your query!