Yes. Last year I went to the doctor and they treated me for a brown recluse (poisonous spider). Later that night I went to the ER and had surgery because it was staph. The doctor said it is often mistaken for spider bite.
Most lesions that patients view as "spider bites" have nothing to do with spiders, and are, in fact, staph infections.
It is not likely that you had a spider bite at all; what most patients call spider bites are actually staph infections. The culture showed staph. Bactrim usually is effective against MRSA.
Yes, very. Especially the newer "resistant" staph infections. There are some strains of staph that cannot be treated with antibiotics. Staph infections can kill and staph infections that you encounter at hospitals are typically the most difficult to treat.
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getting bit by a spider.
Monistat is an antifungal medication primarily used to treat yeast infections, not bacterial infections like those caused by staphylococci (staph). Therefore, it would not be effective against staph infections. For staph infections, appropriate antibiotics or other treatments prescribed by a healthcare professional are necessary. Always consult a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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No, a staph infection in the ear cannot directly lead to brain cancer. Staph infections are caused by bacteria and primarily result in localized infections, which can sometimes lead to complications such as abscesses or meningitis if they spread. However, cancer is caused by genetic mutations and other factors, not bacterial infections. If you have concerns about symptoms, it's important to consult a healthcare professional for proper diagnosis and treatment.
getting bit by a spider.
getting bit by a spider.
Steroid cream will not cure staph infection.