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Other microbes with genes for methicillin resistance could transfer those genes to the Staphylococcus aureus via different gene transfer methods (conjugation via sex pili, transduction, transformation)
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∙ 15y agoStaph infection is spread like any other infection, by bacteria. It enters your body though cuts or your nose or mouth. Washing your hand is the key to prevent it.
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∙ 9y agoYou can get a staph infection by coming into contact with the bacteria if you have an open wound. It can also enter through your eyes, mouth, or nose in certain cases.
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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.
Will Betamethasone Valerate Cream work on a staph infection?
Topical steroids are more likely to worsen staph. They are not effective in curing staph.
If you have a boil that is healing can you give staph to your girlfriend?
first of all if u have staph keep it covered and clean. and yes staph is contegious!
What antibiotics are used on staph that are penicillin free?
Bactrim, doxycycline can be used for staph.
Can you get staph if you kiss a person who has staph?
No you don't neccecaryly have to I work at The University of Boxton
