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Suffering from staphylococcus aureus

2019-04-24 20:06:53
My son is having coughing and chest congestion from last 1 month and recently after doctor consultation post throat swab test detected with staphylococcus aureus (gram positive cocci) . What treatment should be taken. Son is not eating well now a days and has lost 2 kgs. Please suggest some medicine
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Sir, he would require antibiotics. Staph aureus is a common organism only. If possible get him admitted and give I.V antibiotics for 2-3days.

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