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Huge pus on face

2019-11-05 06:16:23
4 month old has developed a huge boil with pus on face. He earlier had MRSA which did not manifest, so possibly that, but not sure. Please advice best next steps.
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Consult doctor he will see the boil and do the needful

Answered2019-11-06 15:41:15

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Need to consult Pediatrician

Answered2019-11-06 12:33:21

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Mrsa is a serious infection so u should get ur child examined by a pediatrician without wasting time
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visit a pediatrician for checkup

Answered2019-11-05 06:25:05

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Dear parents, Pus should be drained, consult a paediatrician for treatment &for draining the Pus .

Answered2019-11-05 12:37:04

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