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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 staph infection from surgery contagious to others?
depends on type of staph, I have had skin staph infection for years and have never spread it to my wife. Nor have I been able to get rid of it. Not fun to deal with. Good luck.
Is pneumonia is contagious?
No, pneumonia itself is not contagious, but the infection that caused it could be. For example, if you had a respiratory infection that was caused by a contagious bug, and then the infection led to pneumonia, someone else could have caught the bug from you. It doesn't, however, mean they will develop pneumonia.Pneumonia basically means a fluid accumulation in the lungs - this can be caused by all sorts of viruses, bacteria, or fungi which may be community acquired e.g. "legionella" and "staph aureus" or hospital acquired e.g. "gram-negative bacteria." - it also can be caused if you simply inhale water or any other liquid (this type of pneumonia, as well as its cause, is obviously not contagious).So, even though pneumonia itself is not contagious, the causes that lead to it can be. Sneeze into a hanky and wash your hands frequently to avoid spreading the germs. Frequent hand washing is the most effective way to avoid catching the germs which do cause respiratory infections.
When should you be admitted into the hospital for a staph infection?
YES!!!!!! they can get really bad, and some staph infections (like mrsa) are contagious. It would be a mistake not to go.
What kind of infection causes sores on skin?
Impetigo is an infection that is very contagious. It can be either a staph or strep infection. Chicken pox and measles are viruses.
Is pnemonia contagious?
No, pneumonia itself is not contagious, but the infection that caused it could be. For example, if you had a respiratory infection that was caused by a contagious bug, and then the infection led to pneumonia, someone else could have caught the bug from you. It doesn't, however, mean they will develop pneumonia.Pneumonia basically means a fluid accumulation in the lungs - this can be caused by all sorts of viruses, bacteria, or fungi which may be community acquired e.g. "legionella" and "staph aureus" or hospital acquired e.g. "gram-negative bacteria." - it also can be caused if you simply inhale water or any other liquid (this type of pneumonia, as well as its cause, is obviously not contagious).So, even though pneumonia itself is not contagious, the causes that lead to it can be. Sneeze into a hanky and wash your hands frequently to avoid spreading the germs. Frequent hand washing is the most effective way to avoid catching the germs which do cause respiratory infections.
Should pregnant moms avoid people with staph infections?
Yes, if the infection is contagious it can infect the mother and harm the child.
What is mersa infection?
MERSA and MRSA are the same bacteria, Staph Aureous. When then become resistant to a certain antibiotic called methicillin they then get the designation of methicillin resistant Staph Aureous. The difficulty in treating this super bug is that is is resistant to many, but not all antibiotics.MSRA is a contagious disease that is a strain of bacterial staph infection.
Is a staph infection contageous?
Yes.You must finish taking all of the antibiotics. Even if your symptoms have begun to clear up and you are feeling better; if you still have antibiotics left than you are likely still contagious.Symptoms often begin to go away before you have completed taking all of the medicine, the virus itself however is normally still present and your body is still fighting it off.
Is mrsa more contagious than other species if staph?
MRSA is a contagious bacterial infection that spreads through direct skin to skin contact with people, or by touching contaminated surfaces.
Is pneumonia contagious in cattle?
its not contagious
Is impatigo contagious?
Yes, impetigo is contagious by direct contact (touching). It is caused by a bacterial infection, usually staph or strept, of the skin. It can spread from one spot to another on the same person as well.
