Treatment for staph infection in the throat The only treatment for a staph infection that occurs in any part of the body is antibiotics recommended by a health care professional along with the drainage of the bumps or lesions under sterile conditions. read more
Staph (staphylococcus) is a common bacteria found on the skin and to a lesser extent the oropharyngeal mucosa (lining of the mouth and throat) its presence does not necessarily cause infection. Signs suggestive of infection would be fever, swelling and redness to the throat, pus on the tonsils and pain swallowing. read more
I had a sore throat with white on my tonsils, The quick strep test was negative but the throat culture came back and said I had a staph infection in my throat. I was put on Amoxicillin a few days ago is this enough to cure the infection. and I am worried about passing this to my daughter. read more