Staphylococcus aureus
Dermatology Infections: Bacterial--Treatment




Staphylococcus aureus

John L. Bezzant,M.D.

One treatment for skin infection secondary to staphylococcus aureus is dicloxacillin as shown here. In an adult, generally one 250 mg capsule is given four times a day for 10 days. This medication is generally affordable, and usually effective.