Staphylococcus Treatment Clinic

Stop Chasing "Staph" the Wrong Way. Get Proper Treatment in Akoka, Shomolu & Yaba

If you've been told you have "heavy growth of staph" in your urine or private part, read this first. Much of the so-called "staph" seen in Lagos is contamination or misdiagnosis. We provide evidence-based testing and treatment.

Staph Treatment, Akoka Culture & Sensitivity Test Stop Recurring "Staph"

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If you've been treating "staph" for months without a cure, you may be treating the wrong thing. We help you find the real cause with proper testing.

What your "staph" result really means

In Lagos, Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most misinterpreted laboratory findings. Many people spend a fortune treating "staph" that is actually just skin contamination picked up during sample collection. Before you take another antibiotic, understand the facts below.

Set the Record Straight

Myths vs Facts

The truth about Staphylococcus in urine and private parts.

Common Myths

"Staph in my urine means I have an STI." False — staph is not primarily an STI, though it can be introduced during sexual activity.
"Heavy growth of staph needs strong antibiotics immediately." False — quantity and context matter.
"Staph in the vagina causes discharge and itching." Misleading — many vaginal symptoms come from other causes like yeast or bacterial vaginosis.
"Staphylococcus causes most urine infections." False — E. coli causes around 80% of UTIs. Staph in urine often signals contamination or secondary spread.

Medical Facts

Staph normally lives on skin. It's a common skin contaminant in urine samples.
Staph in urine needs investigation. It may point to infection elsewhere in the body, not the bladder.
Colonisation is not infection. Bacteria being present doesn't mean active infection — symptoms + significant growth + pus cells = infection.
Treatment follows testing. Culture and sensitivity results guide the right antibiotic, rather than guesswork.

FAQ

Common Questions About Staphylococcus

It means staphylococcus grew from your urine sample — but that has more than one possible explanation, the most common in Lagos being contamination from skin during collection. It has to be interpreted alongside your symptoms and pus-cell count.

Staph itself doesn't typically cause the discharge seen in yeast infections or bacterial vaginosis. Abscesses or boils in the genital area may drain pus. If you have discharge, you need testing for other causes.

Possible reasons include: it isn't really staph (it's contamination), or you have an underlying condition such as diabetes. Proper testing and a full assessment help find the real reason.

If it's a true infection (high colony count + symptoms + pus cells), we treat based on sensitivity results. Asymptomatic bacteriuria may not need treatment unless you're pregnant or undergoing a urological procedure.

Yes — healthcare-associated staph infections do occur, especially with surgery, catheters, or prolonged hospital stays.

Stop Wasting Money on the Wrong Treatment

If you've been treating "staph" for weeks or months with no relief, you need proper diagnosis and evidence-based treatment.

What to bring to your appointment

Previous laboratory results (if any)
A list of antibiotics you've taken
Any current symptoms and how long you've had them

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Our Akoka Clinic

Address: 52 Sholanke Street, Off Chemist or Bajulaye Junction, Akoka, Lagos.

Landmarks: Near the University of Lagos (UNILAG) main gate and Akoka Central Mosque.

Serving these areas:

AkokaShomoluYabaBarigaSaboEbute MettaIwayaUNILAG

Clinic Hours

Monday – Saturday	9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday & Public Holidays	Closed

Same-Day Appointments

Walk-ins welcome during business hours. Call 0816 586 6252 to confirm availability.

Partner Treatment Available

Where relevant, we treat couples together to help prevent reinfection.

Proper Culture & Sensitivity Testing

Accurate lab testing guides the right treatment. See our lab tests.