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How Should Staphylococcus Aureus In The Foreskin Be Treated?
hi i just did culture of foreskin and it showed scant growth of staphylococus aureus ...i have history of recurrent boils and white cheesy discharge on entire foresking and glans for 1,5 yr now ...in october culture showed moderate growth of streptococus type b ..what does this means ? should this be treated?
Tue, 16 Sep 2014
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
I understand that you are worried about infection in your genital area. Staphylococcus is normally found in skin as a commensal. So infection can be suspected if clinically symptoms of purulent discharge and boils is present. In your case, I suggest you get sensitivity testing done for the Staphylococcus aureus and get appropriate therapy based on the test. Recurrent boils can be caused by MRSA. Thanks
Welcome to HCM.
I understand that you are worried about infection in your genital area. Staphylococcus is normally found in skin as a commensal. So infection can be suspected if clinically symptoms of purulent discharge and boils is present. In your case, I suggest you get sensitivity testing done for the Staphylococcus aureus and get appropriate therapy based on the test. Recurrent boils can be caused by MRSA. Thanks
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