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What Does A Boil On Penis Shaft Indicate?
Question: I have had MRSA in the past. I have a boil on shaft of penis and I am concerned it MRSA again. I have a appointment with dermatologist tomorrow but should I get check sooner it seems to be getting bigger and painful
Brief Answer:
Boil
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic
I am Dr. Kakkar. I have gone through your query and I have understood it.
A boil could be due to MRSA or regular Staph. We cannot tell until we have had culture results and antibiotic sensitivity.
However, since you have had past infections, and have been on broad spectrum antibiotics therefore it increases the chances of MRSA.
I would suggest empirical treatment with trimethoprim+sulphamethoxazole(co-trimoxazole) as MRSA is sensitive to it. If there is pus point, it can be drained to facilitate resolution.
Certainly it would be better if you can get it checked as soon as possible because the early you start antibiotics the better it is.
Topically you may use 2% mupirocin ointment, twice daily. Mupirocin is effective against MRSA.
Regards
Boil
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic
I am Dr. Kakkar. I have gone through your query and I have understood it.
A boil could be due to MRSA or regular Staph. We cannot tell until we have had culture results and antibiotic sensitivity.
However, since you have had past infections, and have been on broad spectrum antibiotics therefore it increases the chances of MRSA.
I would suggest empirical treatment with trimethoprim+sulphamethoxazole(co-trimoxazole) as MRSA is sensitive to it. If there is pus point, it can be drained to facilitate resolution.
Certainly it would be better if you can get it checked as soon as possible because the early you start antibiotics the better it is.
Topically you may use 2% mupirocin ointment, twice daily. Mupirocin is effective against MRSA.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
So waiting till 930 tomorrow is ok? I have Mupirocin...this is safe to use in the genital region?
Brief Answer:
Boil
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Yes, you can use 2% Mupirocin ointment in genital area.
Can wait till tomorrow, till then use Mupirocin.
Regards
Boil
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Yes, you can use 2% Mupirocin ointment in genital area.
Can wait till tomorrow, till then use Mupirocin.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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