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Suggest Treatment For MRSA Staph Infection In A Child

my 3 year old son has mrsa staff infection, he has had it since he was a fer hours old, its been months since seas has a a break out, and since it is the time of the year for outside play i was wondering what would happen if he as exsposed to poison ivy? what should be done and since he does have mrsa are there any serious risk? thank you for your time i do highly appreciate it!!
Wed, 28 Sep 2016
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MRSA infection can be treated with few certain antibiotics that needs regular observation and monitoring by specialist because these drugs have potential side effects .
i am mentioning the name of few drugs which are effective in treatment of MRSA but i suggest you to use the drugs under observation of specialist doctor.
vancomycin
teicoplanin
linezolid
these drugs are usually administered by intravenous route and requires regular monitoring.
thankyiu and take care.
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Suggest Treatment For MRSA Staph Infection In A Child

MRSA infection can be treated with few certain antibiotics that needs regular observation and monitoring by specialist because these drugs have potential side effects . i am mentioning the name of few drugs which are effective in treatment of MRSA but i suggest you to use the drugs under observation of specialist doctor. vancomycin teicoplanin linezolid these drugs are usually administered by intravenous route and requires regular monitoring. thankyiu and take care.