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What Causes A Pus Filled Bump On The Leg?

Hi I had a bump on my shin... I came home from work today and I noticed it popped so I did what came natural to me and went ahead and squeezed it.... It had a pus discharge accompanied by some drainage up until today it was like a blister almost know its a small hole in my leg I am curious to know What it is.... Could it be staph ?
Mon, 27 Oct 2014
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Hi,Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you got pus filled swelling likely to be boil .Treatment of it is rest , antibiotics and analgesic such as ibuprofen. If you have no fever then no need to worry much.You are curious that can it be staph.Yes it can be staph, but it can be confirmed by culture and sensitivity of pus. By culture and sensitivity of pus antibiotics can be prescribe. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.
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What Causes A Pus Filled Bump On The Leg?

Hi,Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you got pus filled swelling likely to be boil .Treatment of it is rest , antibiotics and analgesic such as ibuprofen. If you have no fever then no need to worry much.You are curious that can it be staph.Yes it can be staph, but it can be confirmed by culture and sensitivity of pus. By culture and sensitivity of pus antibiotics can be prescribe. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.