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What Causes Fever And Acne On Face?
Question: I recently went for a blood culture test because I noticed a high occurrence of acne on my face as well repeated feverish feeling. The result of the blood culture is ready and I need an advise on the drugs to take. Thank you
Brief Answer:
Ciprofloxacin seems to be the most feasible choice
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I suppose that "blood culture" is not right! Staphylococcus aureus in the blood is a very serious condition with very blatant clinical effects. Blood culture means that that blood was drawn and cultured. So I suppose it's a culture from your skin lesions.
I don't know why other more common antibiotics for acne were not tested for the antibiogram (like clindamycin for example). The most feasible antibiotic from the tested ones seems to be ciprofloxacin. Ciprofloxacin is not considered the best option for acne but it's the most appropriate for this Staphylococcus.
Before starting any treatment, please consult your doctor, because only your doctor knows what's best for you. The choice may depend on previous treatments, your medical history (recent antibiotic exposure, allergies, other conditions like Achilles tendinitis etc) and your preferences.
I hope you find my comments helpful!
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.
Kind Regards!
Ciprofloxacin seems to be the most feasible choice
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I suppose that "blood culture" is not right! Staphylococcus aureus in the blood is a very serious condition with very blatant clinical effects. Blood culture means that that blood was drawn and cultured. So I suppose it's a culture from your skin lesions.
I don't know why other more common antibiotics for acne were not tested for the antibiogram (like clindamycin for example). The most feasible antibiotic from the tested ones seems to be ciprofloxacin. Ciprofloxacin is not considered the best option for acne but it's the most appropriate for this Staphylococcus.
Before starting any treatment, please consult your doctor, because only your doctor knows what's best for you. The choice may depend on previous treatments, your medical history (recent antibiotic exposure, allergies, other conditions like Achilles tendinitis etc) and your preferences.
I hope you find my comments helpful!
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.
Kind Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you doctor, I need additional clarification please. By blood culture, I mean my blood was drawn and cultured and the result was what I attached in my question to you. Am scared, please what are the causes of Staphylococcus aureus? I need to know so I can take precaution against a reoccurance after treatment. Asides the high rate of acne, I also feel feverish repeatedly. Thank you
Brief Answer:
you'll need to contact the local hospital at once
Detailed Answer:
You're welcome.
If this is a blood culture indeed then you'll need to contact the local hospital at once. Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia is a very serious situation that needs intravenous treatment to avoid serious complications like endocarditis, septic arthritis etc
In the hospital there are other (better) choices of effective antibiotics against Staphylococcus aureus.
Best wishes!
you'll need to contact the local hospital at once
Detailed Answer:
You're welcome.
If this is a blood culture indeed then you'll need to contact the local hospital at once. Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia is a very serious situation that needs intravenous treatment to avoid serious complications like endocarditis, septic arthritis etc
In the hospital there are other (better) choices of effective antibiotics against Staphylococcus aureus.
Best wishes!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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