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Kindly tell me whether my throat swab shows MRSA infection.

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Is my throat swab wrong? Do I have MRSA? There is lymph node swelling and cobblestone appearance from 5 to 6 months. Tried different antibiotics but were not helpful.
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Dr. Mohammed Osama Aboborda is an Otolaryngologist with rich clinical experience in diagnosing and treating disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. He is dedicated to delivering patient-centered care with a focus on restoring function and improving quality of life. His expertise includes managing sinus diseases, hearing loss, throat conditions, and performing minimally invasive ENT procedures.

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Hi,

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It is not MRSA at all. It is a staphylococcal infection (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

I have super bug of straphylococcus similar to MRSA because it is resistance to Tetracycline, Doxycycline. Why it is resistant to these antibiotics? Also I have not used these drugs.

Answered by Dr. Mohammed Osama Aboborda

Education:

DLO

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Dr. Mohammed Osama Aboborda is an Otolaryngologist with rich clinical experience in diagnosing and treating disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. He is dedicated to delivering patient-centered care with a focus on restoring function and improving quality of life. His expertise includes managing sinus diseases, hearing loss, throat conditions, and performing minimally invasive ENT procedures.

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Hi,

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Every type of organism is devided into many strains. Each strain is resistant to some antibiotics and sensitive to other antibiotics. You get infected by a strain which is already resistant to Tetracycline. Whatever you have taken, Tetracycline or not, just begin treatment with the proper antibiotics. Do not panic.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Divya Banu M
Published At June 25, 2019
Reviewed At April 9, 2025

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Dr. Mohammed Osama Aboborda is an Otolaryngologist with rich clinical experience in diagnosing and treating disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. He is dedicated to delivering patient-centered care with a focus on restoring function and improving quality of life. His expertise includes managing sinus diseases, hearing loss, throat conditions, and performing minimally invasive ENT procedures.

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BDS

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Dr. Divya Banu M is a dedicated Dental Surgeon with valuable clinical experience. She specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of various diseases and conditions affecting the oral cavity. With a gentle and patient-centered approach, she is committed to promoting oral health and enhancing smiles through quality dental care. Her areas of expertise include restorative dentistry, preventive dental care, and cosmetic dental procedures.

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Dr. Mohammed Osama Aboborda is an Otolaryngologist with rich clinical experience in diagnosing and treating disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. He is dedicated to delivering patient-centered care with a focus on restoring function and improving quality of life. His expertise includes managing sinus diseases, hearing loss, throat conditions, and performing minimally invasive ENT procedures.

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