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Yes, there are over 30 different types of staph infections.
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Can staph cause hives?
Can staph cause , hives .
Can staph be inside you mouth?
Staph is a common bacteria in the mouth - up to 80% of the population will have it. This doesn't mean that there is an infection, staph is commonly found on and in the body without causing an infection. If there is an infection (redness, swelling, pus) then it is certainly possible that staph is the bug.
Can dogs carry staph and pass it on to humans?
Dogs can certainly carry staph infections. This then means that dogs can definitely carry the staph infection and pass it to humans.
How many different types of plastids are there?
there are 3 different types of plastids
Does bleach kill staph?
Yes.
If you have been exposed to staph infection will it present as a strep throat?
Staph and strep are different germs, and will not be confused by culture in the lab.
Should a baby with staph in the blood be hospitilized?
There are two sero-types of Staph that may be found in an infant: Staph epidermis (usually just a contaminant) and Staph aureus - Staph aureus is a highly dangerous microbe and would need IV antibiotics. So, the type of microbe in the blood and the medical condition of the baby would detemine if hospitalization is needed. RBB, MD
What is a staph bacterium?
A Staph infection is a symptom normally associated with surgery. It is a medical complication that comes from several different problems. Staph is not a virus; it is the common name for the bacterium officially known as Staphylococcus aureus. It is a very common bacterium that lives on skin normally and only becomes a problem if it enters the skin. It (as well as strep) is very common in wound infections; Staph is also found in boils, some food poisoning, some types of pneumonia, toxic shock syndrome, mastitis, endocarditis, infection of the hair follicles (folliculitis) to name a few. Hope this helps! Dr. B.
Does staph live in everyones nose?
No. Not in everyones. A review of the literature shows different studies with different statistics. One study says anywhere between 6-60% of people will be staph positive. Others says 30-50%.
What are two different bacterial diseases?
One strept throat Two staph cellulitis
If you have a boil does that mean you are infected and carry staph bacteria?
no it could be a lot of skin diseases it doesnt meen u have staph
How do you spread staph infection?
The correct spelling is "staph infection." "Staph" is shorthand for staphylococcus, a kind of bacteria.
Can staph cause hives?
Can staph cause , hives .
What would cause a staph infection in your groin?
Staph
Can a person get a staph infection from a dog scratch IF they can is the staph infection contagious?
They are highly infections, not just to dogs, but to humans as well.
Is Hepatitis a staph infection?
Staph is not a typical cause of hepatitis.
Is a staph infection dangerous to humans?
Yes, very. Especially the newer "resistant" staph infections. There are some strains of staph that cannot be treated with antibiotics. Staph infections can kill and staph infections that you encounter at hospitals are typically the most difficult to treat.
