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If you have open sewer in your yard you get a staph infection as well as your dog is it from bacteria from open sewer?
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What is a stagh infection?
A staph infection is an infection that occurs under the skin when bacteria gets in through an open wound or other avenue.
What bacteria is associated with open wounds?
staph
Can you get staph infection drinking after someone who has it?
Staph infection is caused by skin to skin contact. It is rare the you could get staph infection from drinking after someone. However, if they touched the glass with their hands where you were drinking, it is possible if they touched their infected wound first.
What is staph infection?
Staph infection is and infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. You can get a staph infection usually from skin to skin contact. It is super common and finds its way in the body thru an open cut/break in your skin, mouth, nose, lungs etc. They commonly look like pus-producing boils, abscesses or blisters on the skin, many people mistake them for spider bites =S www.staph-infection-resources.com is a great website that has LOOOADS of information about Staph infections and natural remedies to get ride of them!www.staph-infection-resources.comstaff infection is an infection inside your body that can get to your brain and orgins and YES you can die!!!!
How do you get staph?
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)
Can staph infection come from spider or other insects?
yes any open cut
What does an elbow infected with staph look like?
An elbow that is infected with staph infection will be red and it may have sores on it. In worst cases, the sores are open and oozing.
How to Prevent Contracting a Staph Infection?
Staph infection is caused by a harmful bacteria that is found on the skin. Luckily, many staph infections are avoidable. Wash your hands often with warm water and soap. Use an antibacterial hand sanitizer in between washings. Cover open wounds to prevent transmission of the bacteria. Never share razors, combs, towels or other personal items. Avoid touching other people's wounds. Use gloves if you must change someone's bandage or treat an injury.
Can cats give a person a staph infection?
A cats bite can transfer Staph bacteriaMany cat bites can transfer Staff or the Pasteurella multocida bacteria. Because of the multitude of bacteria in a cats mouth, most puncture wounds will require a course of oral or intravenous antibiotics. Many bitten will need a tetanus shot as well. So yes it is definitely possible. If youd like to know more about cat bites, please check out my articleI hope this answers your questions and helps...http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/313923/cat_puncture_bites_to_humans_are_highly.HTML
What are common concerns with having a staph infection?
Staph infection can present in various forms. From simple boils to open ulcers. The primary concern of Staph is whether or not it is antibiotic resistant. Once identified and treated, boil style staph need be kept clean avoid damaging the area. Ulcerous staph infections need to be kept very clean, dressed with and antibiotic ointment and kept as dry as possible.
How can you get staph infections?
You need to see a doctor and get an antibiotic. Hand washing, change the dressing if it's a wound (ask the doctor HOW and what you should use), just use common sense good hygiene to help the staph resolve. But an antibiotic is your first necessity.
What are common causes for a staph infection?
Not washing hands after using the bathroom. Improper cleaning procedures. Open wounds, sores, scratches.
