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How To Treat Staph Aureus?

I have a low sed rate now after 8 weeks of antibiotics to treat Staph Aures that was in the T9-T10 area. The MRI shows that there is still something going on there but no one can tell me if it's infection or inflamation. How can I find out before doing an operation?
Wed, 3 Feb 2016
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Hi thanks for asking question.
Here staph infection should be resolved with use of antibiotic.
But still to confirm about infection or inflammation do your CRP estimation.
If it is elevated then suspect inflammation or infection.In infective case your CBC report might reveal high count with neutrophilia.
If infection is ruled out then inflammation might be cause for which antiinflammatory drug is given.
I think before operation according to report and physical examination decision has to be taken by doctor to whether operate or not.
I hope my suggestion will helpful.
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How To Treat Staph Aureus?

Hi thanks for asking question. Here staph infection should be resolved with use of antibiotic. But still to confirm about infection or inflammation do your CRP estimation. If it is elevated then suspect inflammation or infection.In infective case your CBC report might reveal high count with neutrophilia. If infection is ruled out then inflammation might be cause for which antiinflammatory drug is given. I think before operation according to report and physical examination decision has to be taken by doctor to whether operate or not. I hope my suggestion will helpful.