I have been diagnosed with a staph infection on my labia. My OB doctor cut it open Monday thinking it was a glandular cyst and she would drain it, but didn t drain it all the way. I have been subscribed stronger antibiotics and go back to a different doctor tomorrow and she might have to lance it. 1. Why didn t my doctor do that in the first place? 2. How did I get this? 3. What do I need to do at home to prevent spreading it to my family? 4. She told me to spray the area with warm water from a detachable shower sprayer 3 x a day - doesn t warm and moist breed more infection?
Thanks for your query at Chat Doctor!1. Forget what has been done in past think what can be done ahead. I hope your doctor had no intention to hurt you.2. In humans, S. saprophytic us and S.aureus is found in the normal flora of the female genital tract and perineum.3. Unless the strain is MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staph aureus) you need not worry.4. You must keep your area clean and Chat Doctor. You can get sensitivity testing done to identify the species of bacterium and take treatment based on the results. Take care!