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Staphylococcal Infection

Infection caused by a group of bacteria called Staphylococcus is called staphylococcal infection. They can result in various infections such as skin infections, infection of the bloodstream, bone infection, food poisoning, pneumonia, and the infection of the inner lining of the heart (endocarditis).

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What is the variety of MRSA treatments available to me?

Query: Hi doctor, I have struggled with staph for nine years. I have tested positive for MRSA on at least three occasions in the last 10 years and at least two other different strains of staph. I have taken Doxycycline several times, Bacetrine, and several other oral antibiotics in the past. I have also be...  Read Full »


Dr. Davie Wong

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your inquiry. Here are some strategies to minimize the risk of these recurrent MRSA skin infections. 1. Hygiene: The bacteria that cause skin infections are transmitted by skin contact. Wash your hands diligently and frequently to minimize the spread of ...  Read Full »

My semen contains bacteria. Please suggest.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32-year old man with a weight of 60 kg. I noticed for about a month now that my sperm has become yellowish gray. So, I recently went for semen analysis and the result was that I have Staphylococcus epidermidis in my semen. Please, what antibiotic can I use?  Read Full »


Dr. Mukherjee Koushik

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Bacteria in semen may cause decreased quality of sperm in it or bacterial toxin may affect the viability of sperm. But to be sure, the bacterial presence in semen must be confirmed as not from contamination of skin. Staphylococcus epidermidis is a very common bacteri...  Read Full »

My daughter has a fever along with seizures. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, My one year old daughter had a fever for four days, with one episode of seizure on the fourth day which lasted less than a minute. There was no post ictal confusion or drowsiness. At first, the doctors started with Ceftriaxone and Amikacin for four days, then a lumbar puncture was done...  Read Full »


Dr. Deepak Patel

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concerns. From the symptoms and investigations, your child is most probably having meningitis. The first line of treatment is Ceftriaxone and Amikacin. This covers the most common organism for meningitis at this age. The blood culture which showed...  Read Full »

My daughter's culture reports are positive. Please suggest.

Query: Hello doctor,My daughter is almost 11 weeks old and was admitted to the hospital before 17 days. Blood culture came back negative, but she tested positive for RSV and had bronchiolitis. She was discharged before 13 days and readmitted the next day. The primary physician did not like the way she was ...  Read Full »


Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Culture positive for Staphylococcus Aureus infection needs treatment. A central line is advised and when it is difficult to get, a peripheral line or prolonged course of treatment is needed. Even if the baby is not having a fever (w...  Read Full »

What bacteria are present in the human fecal sample?

Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from loose stools and diarrhea for a long time. Can you tell me what bacteria are present in the human fecal sample?  Read Full »


Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are lots of bacteria present in the stool such as staphylococcus, E.coli, Vibrio, Campylobacter, Shigella, and clostridia. To identify the causative bacteria, a stool culture can be done.   Read Full »

I am a 29-year-old male with greenish colored semen after a staphylococcal infection. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 29-year-old male and have undergone multiple tests and consulted with several doctors. For over two years now, my semen has been consistently green in color. The urine test always comes back normal, but the tests on my semen have shown the presence of Staphylococcus haemolyticus a...  Read Full »


Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw the results provided by you and will help you to understand it better. Thanks for sharing the culture result (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). The prostatic infection requires long-term antibiotics and a treatment course of four to six ...  Read Full »

I underwent the removal of an ingrown big toenail but developed swelling, pus, bleeding, and severe pain in my big toe. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor,I am a 22-year-old woman who underwent the removal of a large toenail ten months ago. But it is still growing into an ingrowing toenail. My big toe is very swollen, full of puss, and bleeding. What should I do? I am in severe pain and cannot bear it any longer. Complete nail removal was us...  Read Full »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. You are suffering from paronychia with ingrown nails. Paronychia is a soft tissue infection around a fingernail that begins as cellulitis but may progress to a definite abscess. Acute paronychia can be a painful...  Read Full »

I am suffering from staphylococcus infection. Kindly help.

Query: Hi doctor, I have a Staphylococcus infection that can be treated using simple household vaccine. My weight is about 126 pounds. I can go off all medication if need to be. This vaccine can be used to drastically lower the amount of bacteria. I am about 5 feet and 5 inches tall. The doctors are not he...  Read Full »


Dr. Srivastava, Sumit

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern.Vaccines are generally not effective in controlling ongoing infection from bacteria. I would suggest you take broad-spectrum antibiotics like Cefixime twice a day for seven days to control your infection if it is bacterial. Fo...  Read Full »

How dangerous is vaginal staphylococcus infection?

Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with a candida albicans. I used emergency contraceptives as and then but I treated it with Ciprofloxacin antibiotic. I also started using cotton pants, took care of my vagina too. Then last month, I went to the clinic and retook the test hoping it would come out clean....  Read Full »


Dr. Jyoti Gupta

Answer: Hi, Welcome to iCliniq.com. You do not need to be scared. Vaginal infection should be taken care of, but these infections are not uncommon in sexually active females. So do not worry. If there are no symptoms, taking antibiotics every time may not be the right thing to do. Just maintain hygiene. S...  Read Full »

How to get rid of recurrent impetigo outbreaks on face?

Query: Hello doctor, I keep getting recurring impetigo outbreaks on my face. I have no idea how this keeps happening. Will change of place possibly related to my skin being extremely dry, but that cannot just be it. So I guess I am asking why does this keep happening? Can I stop impetigo from progressing ...  Read Full »


Dr. Shanza Ikram

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case. First, you need to understand impetigo is a superficial cutaneous infection caused by staphylococcus or streptococcus. The bacteria enter into the skin when you contact any other infected products like bed linen or towel or from other pers...  Read Full »

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