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Suggest Diet Plans While Having Minor Staph Infection

hi my boyfriend had this minor staph infection for about 10 months already,,his doctor already gave him antibiotics to take but still it is the same.. just want to ask if what food supplement can you suggest to take if you have a minor staph infection? or any food, vitamins needed? thanks
Wed, 3 Jun 2015
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Hello. I will attempt to provide some general recommendations without any lab work available to me, history of antibiotic use and any current medications, current diet, supplements, gaining or losing weight . . .the first rule of wound healing is to keep it clean and keep it covered from the environment (bugs, dirt ); you may cleanse it with peroxide diluted with water if still greatly infected, again I cannot see wound, whether tunneling or superficial. Culture? Is it Methycillin Resistant Staphyloccus or MRSA? Need more information. Diet: One high in lean proteins, lots of water - 10 glasses per day, fresh fruits, vegetables, calcium source or in other words, a balanced diet adequate in calories to avoid weight loss with 1 g protein per kg of body weight. Wash everything his wound comes in contact with in hot water, bleach if possible. I can't say any more without knowing more about his case. I hope I have helped somewhat. Thank you for coming to HCM. Kathy Shattler, MS,RDN
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Suggest Diet Plans While Having Minor Staph Infection

Hello. I will attempt to provide some general recommendations without any lab work available to me, history of antibiotic use and any current medications, current diet, supplements, gaining or losing weight . . .the first rule of wound healing is to keep it clean and keep it covered from the environment (bugs, dirt ); you may cleanse it with peroxide diluted with water if still greatly infected, again I cannot see wound, whether tunneling or superficial. Culture? Is it Methycillin Resistant Staphyloccus or MRSA? Need more information. Diet: One high in lean proteins, lots of water - 10 glasses per day, fresh fruits, vegetables, calcium source or in other words, a balanced diet adequate in calories to avoid weight loss with 1 g protein per kg of body weight. Wash everything his wound comes in contact with in hot water, bleach if possible. I can t say any more without knowing more about his case. I hope I have helped somewhat. Thank you for coming to HCM. Kathy Shattler, MS,RDN