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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infection

Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus infection is a bacterial infection caused by a type of staph bacteria. This infection commonly occurs in people who have been in hospitals or other health care settings. The symptoms of MRSA infection include swollen, painful red bumps that generally look like pimples or spider bites. These bumps quickly turn into painful boils that may require surgical treatment.

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Can infection post-fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty cause the development of abscesses in the body?

Query: Hi doctor,I had fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty surgery and got Mycobacterium fortuitum (MBF). I have been on antibiotics for six months now. The MBF caused me to get abscesses on the incision. They would fill with fluid, and eventually surface break open. Then I would pack the holes until healed. Then ...  Read Full »

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Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand you have MBF (Mycobacterium fortuitum) infection and MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), based on clinical evaluation and culture reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). MBF requires treatment with the current medica...  Read Full »

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