Staph Infections
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Asked in Health
Can you get staph infections from people?
Staph infections are very contagious. Staph infections can be
transmitted through people. Staph infections can also be
transmitted through objects as well.
Asked in Staph Infections
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.
Asked in Staph Infections
How do you treat staph infections?
Staph infections require an antibiotic that is specific to
treating staph infections. Assuming it is not methicillin
resistant, (MRSA), doctors will typically prescribe Keflex or a
similar drug to treat it.
Asked in Cat Health
Can cats get staph infections?
Yes, cats can get staphylococcus (staph) infections, and they
can pass them on to their people. If you believe your cat has a
staph infection, please take it to the vet for treatment.
Asked in Sinus Infections, Conditions and Diseases, Infectious Diseases
What are staphylococcal infections?
Staphylococcal (staph) infections are communicable infections
caused by staph organisms and often characterized by the formation
of abscesses. They are the leading cause of primary infections
originating in hospitals
Asked in Conditions and Diseases
Can Staph be cured?
Yes, staph infections can in fact be cured. They can be cured
with prescription antibiotics that are given to the patient with
the staph.
Asked in Staph Infections
Are staph infections common after a spider bite?
Most lesions that patients view as "spider bites" have nothing
to do with spiders, and are, in fact, staph infections.
Asked in Staph Infections
What is the age group for staph infection?
All age groups are prone to staph infections.
Asked in Conditions and Diseases
Are there different types of staph?
Yes, there are over 30 different types of staph infections.
Asked in Staph Infections
Can you die from staph infections?
Yes, if you do not get your staph infection treated it gets
worse and worse.
Asked in Staph Infections
Can people give staph infections to dogs?
It is possible to pass a staph infection to a dog. Some
infections cannot be passed from humans to animals, but some
can.
Asked in Staph Infections
What are the causes of staph infections?
staph is caused by the bacteria, Staphylococcus, which gets into
a wound. Also, In teens, most staph infections are minor skin
infections. People with skin problems like burns or eczema may be
more likely to get staph skin infections. People can get staph
infections from contaminated objects, but staph bacteria often
spread through skin-to-skin contact - the bacteria can be spread
from one area of the body to another if someone touches the
infected area. Staph infections can spread from person to person
among those who live close together in group situations (such as in
college dorms). Usually this happens when people with skin
infections share things like bed linens, towels, or clothing. Warm,
humid environments can contribute to staph infections, so excessive
sweating can increase someone's chances of developing an infection.
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http://kidshealth.org/teen/infections/bacterial_viral/staph.html
Asked in Staph Infections
Is a staph infection contageous?
Yes, it is. Some staph infections like MRSA are highly
contagious, and they are difficult to treat. Other staph infections
are easier to treat, but just as contagious. If you think you have
a staph infection, by all means see your doctor for appropriate
medication.
Asked in Health
What is the difference between staph and strep?
The main difference is that staph infections and strep throat
are cause by two different strains of bacteria. Staph infections
are caused by Staphylococcus bacteria, and strep is caused by
Streptococcus bacteria.
Asked in Staph Infections
Where can one find pictures of staph infections?
See the related link for pictures of staph infections.
It's spelled staph, short for staphylococcus. A Google image search
will show you plenty, however not if you spell it wrong.
Asked in Staph Infections
Is fluocinonide 0.05 percent effective against staph infections?
Steroid cream will not cure staph infection.
Asked in Staph Infections
Are staph infections contagious?
Staph infections are contagious, yes. They are contagious until
the infection has resolved. You can get the infection yourself with
prolonged touching. For best information, consult your doctor.
Asked in Health, Conditions and Diseases, Infectious Diseases
How is staph linked to nosocomial infections?
They are the leading cause of primary infections originating in
hospitals (nosocomial infections) in the United States.
Asked in Conditions and Diseases
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.
Asked in Staph Infections
What are the cures for staph infections in the nostrils?
Typically, Bactroban nasal