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How To Cure The Wound Completely After MRSA Staph Infection On The Foot?

Last year, I had a small cut on the bottom of my foot in the arch, unfortunately I developed a MSRA staph infection at the site, Doctor had to cut it open and drain it, I was put on antibiotics (extremely stong ones) Vancomycin I think.. Anyway, staph went away, but The wound area will not completely heal due to water "sweating" ? out of it. There is no infection present, and the skin heals almost completely, but then it sloughs off too soon due to the moisture buildup under the healing skin. Not painful, just really annoying to keep dressing it, triple antibiotic cream, and I wash it everyday with Hibiclens because I do not want to go through another bout with Staph...how can I get this thing to heal once and for all??



I have no undelying medical conditions other than a nut allergy.
Wed, 18 Feb 2015
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Infectious Diseases Specialist 's  Response
Hello dear ,
I read and understand your concern.
I am Dr Arun Tank, infectious disease specialist answering your concern.

MRSA or methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus is a very notorious bug known for its resistant.

It is clear that you are clear from the infection now in your foot. But it wont gone form your body. In future you may receive infection form this bugs once the circumstances becomes favorable for it.

You current practice for dressing and cleaning are good and you should continue with it. Even medication prescribed by them are right and appropriate.

Avoid using house hold with your home living person. things like towels napkins and others should be avoided to share with.

you can use mupirocin ointment to clear MRSA from the site like axilla, groin umbilicus and nasal septum. culture swab taken from it. if the report shows negative results for the MRSA than you are clear from it other wise extended therapy should be taken and re swabbing should be done and tested accordingly.

You can ask me for further clarification here or you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun.
Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious Disease Specialist
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How To Cure The Wound Completely After MRSA Staph Infection On The Foot?

Hello dear , I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank, infectious disease specialist answering your concern. MRSA or methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus is a very notorious bug known for its resistant. It is clear that you are clear from the infection now in your foot. But it wont gone form your body. In future you may receive infection form this bugs once the circumstances becomes favorable for it. You current practice for dressing and cleaning are good and you should continue with it. Even medication prescribed by them are right and appropriate. Avoid using house hold with your home living person. things like towels napkins and others should be avoided to share with. you can use mupirocin ointment to clear MRSA from the site like axilla, groin umbilicus and nasal septum. culture swab taken from it. if the report shows negative results for the MRSA than you are clear from it other wise extended therapy should be taken and re swabbing should be done and tested accordingly. You can ask me for further clarification here or you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious Disease Specialist