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I Have A Heavy Growth Of Staphylococcus Aureus. What Does This Mean?

Hi, I have suffered with recurring thrush for 2 years. A recent visit to a gynaecologist (my second referral) I have received a letter stating i have a heavy growth of a staphylococcus aureus. What does this mean. I tested positive for thrush just before Christmas, there is no mention of thrush in the letter, could I have both? Is this serious?
Mon, 3 Nov 2014
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Hello,
I understand your concern.
I am Dr Arun Tank, Infectious diseases specialists, responding to you.

Thrushcis caused by candida infections. It has white layer on skin and mucus membrane. So if you have sivg a layer there's chance of having it on you.

Staphylococcus aureus never causes white layer but infection caused by it is very severe in grade. There is chance of having MRSA also which do not respond to common drugs. So if laboratory report is suggestive of Staphylococcus aureus. You should be treated for it.

There is chances of having both in you. Clinical correlation is required in your case. Kindly visit nearby doctor.

I will be glad to answer your further query.
Thank you for your contact to health care magic.
Wish you a best health.
Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank.
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I Have A Heavy Growth Of Staphylococcus Aureus. What Does This Mean?

Hello, I understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank, Infectious diseases specialists, responding to you. Thrushcis caused by candida infections. It has white layer on skin and mucus membrane. So if you have sivg a layer there s chance of having it on you. Staphylococcus aureus never causes white layer but infection caused by it is very severe in grade. There is chance of having MRSA also which do not respond to common drugs. So if laboratory report is suggestive of Staphylococcus aureus. You should be treated for it. There is chances of having both in you. Clinical correlation is required in your case. Kindly visit nearby doctor. I will be glad to answer your further query. Thank you for your contact to health care magic. Wish you a best health. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank.