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Yes, but its simple to avoid by washing your hands. Not all animals have it, so it's best to wash your hands just to be safe.
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What disease can be passed from pet iguanas to people?
Reptiles are known for carrying the salmonella bacterium. Although the risk of humans contracting salmonella from handling reptiles is extremely low. Standard hygiene practice after handling is all that's necessary to eliminate that risk. As with any pet, you should always wash your hands after handling - just in case.However - I personally would advise any pregnant woman to avoid handling reptiles altogether - as a safety precaution.
Do bearded dragon have salmonella?
Bearded dragons, like the majority of reptiles, carry salmonella. Make sure you wash your hands before and after handling to help prevent contamination.
Are green anoles harmful?
No they are not harmful however, like most reptiles it is probably a good idea to wash your hands after handling. A lot of reptiles can carry salmonella.
What do pet snakes do that is useful?
Mine do a great job of 'stress relief' - I always feel calmer after I've handling the reptiles in my collection.
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.
What are the symptoms of staph?
large red bump that looks like a pimple, small boils, do not pick! go to the doctor and have them do a staph culture. you can aslo see pics of staph online if you google "pictures of staph". staph is very dangerous in certain strains and also contagious. if you are certain it may be staph go get the culture asap.
