Staph infection/other rash: Should antibiotics help, or will it most likely affect my implants?

January 26, 2016
Asked By:goodnightmoon217 in San Jose, CA

Hello, I just got implants yesterday, and while the surgery went well and the healing process seems to otherwise be going as expected, my PS did notice a small rash on the back of my left hip before I left, and prescribed me augmentin to start right away - which I did and have been taking it accordingly. He said there is a possibility it could be staph. My question is: should the antibiotics most likely get rid of it before it spreads, or is there a good chance it could infect my implants? :/

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January 26, 2016

Answer: Staph

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