How to Treat a Staph Infection

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Look for signs of infection.. Seek professional medical attention as soon as possible.. Clean the area with an antibiotic soap.

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Look for signs of infection.

Step 1

Look for signs of infection.

2

Seek professional medical attention as soon as possible.

Step 2

Seek professional medical attention as soon as possible.

3

Clean the area with an antibiotic soap.

Step 3

Clean the area with an antibiotic soap.

4

Discuss whether your doctor will take a sample.

Step 4

Discuss whether your doctor will take a sample.

5

Expect your doctor to drain it.

Step 5

Expect your doctor to drain it.

6

Ask about antibiotics.

Step 6

Ask about antibiotics.

7

Understand when surgery is necessary.

Step 7

Understand when surgery is necessary.

8

Watch for this complication with other injuries.

Step 8

Watch for this complication with other injuries.

9

Wash your hands often.

Step 9

Wash your hands often.

10

Clean and cover cuts.

Step 10

Clean and cover cuts.

11

Wear gloves if you need to play doctor.

Step 11

Wear gloves if you need to play doctor.

12

Shower after you exercise.

Step 12

Shower after you exercise.

13

Change tampons frequently.

Step 13

Change tampons frequently.

14

Increase the temperature.

Step 14

Increase the temperature.

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