Bacterial Infections

See a healthcare professional promptly for diagnosis and treatment Take the full prescribed course of antibiotics, usually penicillin or amoxicillin Use an alternative antibiotic if allergic...

See a healthcare professional for evaluation of the suspected infection Collect a sample from the affected area using a sterile swab, wound sample, or drainage Send...

A skin infection that is red, swollen, warm, painful, or draining pus A boil, abscess, or pimple-like bump that gets worse quickly A wound that is...

Seek medical care promptly for suspected E. coli infection Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration Use oral rehydration solutions if you have diarrhea or vomiting Rest...

Seek medical evaluation for proper diagnosis and treatment Use prescribed antibiotics exactly as directed Complete the full antibiotic course Drain abscesses or boils if performed by a...

Seek medical evaluation for any suspected staph infection Use prescribed antibiotics exactly as directed Complete the full course of antibiotics Drain abscesses or boils only by a...

Seek medical evaluation for confirmed or suspected MRSA Use prescribed antibiotics based on culture and sensitivity results Complete the full antibiotic course exactly as directed Drain skin...