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I Have A Small Skin Infection That Has Had Pus,

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Posted on Wed, 7 Aug 2019
Question: I have a small skin infection that has had pus, and is very "weepy". I have had MRSA appear 3 times in what had started out in a wound as small as a scratch. This has always cleared up with a 10 day dose of Bactrim DS. My PCP is on vacation until 7/29/19. Is it possible to get a script for this if I enclose a picture?
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Use bactrim or doxocycline.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

You can use again bactrim ds for 10 days.
Also you may use doxocycline 200mg twice daily for a week.
You can go to ER for a script too.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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I Have A Small Skin Infection That Has Had Pus,

Brief Answer: Use bactrim or doxocycline. Detailed Answer: Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service. I read your query and here is my advice. You can use again bactrim ds for 10 days. Also you may use doxocycline 200mg twice daily for a week. You can go to ER for a script too. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.