Can staph infections be cured?
On One Hand: Yes they canAntibiotics are the standard protocol for treating a staph infection. They can be delivered topically, orally or intravenously according to the severity and location of the infection. Antibiotic treatment is routinely effective in curing staph infections.On the Other: There are resistant strainsAntibiotic resistant strains of the staphylococcus bacteria have developed over the past century, often as the result of partial treatment of a staph infection. These strains often require more aggressive rounds of antibiotics or different kinds of antibiotics. Occasionally, they resist treatment entirely.Bottom LineIn most cases staph infections are curable, even those caused by antibiotic resistant strains of the bacteria.
