What Is a Staph Infection?
10. Treatment
Treatment of a staph infection will typically involve the use of antibiotics. It will be necessary to identify which variety is the culprit to help doctors prescribe the most effective medication. It is important to complete the course of antibiotics to help prevent the bacterium from developing a resistance.
If the infection involves a surgically implanted device then the device will need to be removed. If a wound is badly infected then it may need to be drained of the bacteria. If the infection has caused severe conditions like sepsis or toxic shock syndrome, the patient will need to be hospitalized.
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