Condolences.May his soul rest in peace.
I'd like to thank both of you for answering my question. My father in law passed way last Wednesday but I feel that I was more knowledgeable and prepared and a lot of was due to your help...God bless!
Thank you! We'll make a point to make sure all who come in have washed their hands. We appreciate your response and I'm looking up S.aureus.
Have a great day!
S. aureus is transmitted primarily through direct person-to-person contact, especially through the hands of health care workers. The role of hand-washing is much to be emphasized here for attendants and visitors alike.
Best wishes.
Dr. Bhupinder,
Thank you so much for your response. The wound doctor said that these pus pockets were common with people who like my father in law are laying for a long time and no longer can get up and move around. He said the pockets (I'm sure there is a better name but that's the best I can use to describe them) would come and go so the staff is using a special solution on them, As for how I am doing, it is pretty tough to watch his journey but it gives me a newfound respect for the medical profession. Again, thank you for the answer.
Hello,
If it is a pus pocket definitely it can be a staph infection. It can also be a boil or a carbuncle. Boils are caused by infection of the hair follicle by staph aureus and are very painful unless they drain spontaneously or an incision is given by a doctor. Apply warm compresses and Neosporin ointment and avoid messing with it. You can give your father in law anti-inflammatory pain killers like ibuprofen or acetaminophen.
However he may require oral antibiotics and incision and drainage also.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.