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Throat swab shows Staphylococcus aureus in URTI patient. Is it serious?
Query: Hello doctor, I had symptoms of cold, cough and severe throat pain since five days and I was diagnosed with URTI and I underwent a throat swab for CS and report was identified as Staphylococcus aureus grown in culture. Is it anything to worry or normal? Please can I know. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Staphylococcus aureus is a normal flora bacteria, if sensitive. Can you please tell me exactly if it is sensitive or resistant? Now, if you are taking any medications, continue with those medications. Like Paracetamol, Brufen (Ibuprofen), warm saline gargles, steam. ... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor,I had folliculitis because I suffered from staphylococcus aureus. First I had red itchy spots on my leg then it became worse with some pus on them and now I have a big red spot with some inflammation and and it hurts. I am currently using Bactroban. What should I do? Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. With your descriptions and given pictures (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), it seems you have boils (also called furuncles or folliculitis). These are a deep bacterial infection of hair follicles... Read Full »
What should I use to stop getting boils on stomach, thighs, and back permanently?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had boils or eruptions on my stomach, thighs, and back for the past one or two years. My local dermatologist had diagnosed this as furunculosis, and I completed several courses of antibiotics and two weeks of R-Cin course as well. However, once the treatment was discontinued, these... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Unfortunately, your photographs are not zoomed clear (attachment removed to protect patient identity), but whatever I made out, I go with furunculosis, and your clinical history and response also favor that. Furuncles are caused by the bacteria ... Read Full »
Can folliculitis cause dizziness?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a cluster of boils in the genital area, which is there for over three months, and nothing seems to work to get them disappear. I also have boils and rashes on my chest. I recently completed the STI test, but it was all negative. I have not attended any general physician for physi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from a cluster of boils on the genital area, boils and rashes on the chest for the last few months. According to your investigation reports, you are free from any... Read Full »