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* healthy people (''S.'' aureus'''' carriers): in the mucosa of the nose, less commonly in the throat, vagina, intestines and lungs; on the skin: mainly in the armpits, under the breasts, and in the groin; * infected people: in skin lesions, blood, stool, urine, respiratory mucosa, genitals, abscesses of internal organs; * animals: in pets (fur, skin, nares) and farm animals (cows udders, horses, poultry); * contaminated food: milk (from infected cow), food prepared and kept outside refrigerator (contamination from infected food worker); * athletic equipment, toys, workout surfaces; * air, water, soil, dust (less important sources). Primary reservoir for ''S.'' aureus'''' (including MRSA) is a human. Staph is common in cows (mastitis), poultry, and pets (dogs, cats). In Canada they've found MRSA in pigs (1). http://www.healthhype.com/tag/staph-reservoir
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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
What are two different bacterial diseases?
One strept throat Two staph cellulitis
Following bacterial diseases produce ulcers on the skin?
bacterial diseases produce ulcers on the skin
What Muscovy duck diseases are there?
Muscovy duck diseases and health conditions include:Foamy eyeAngel wingAnaemiaWet featherStaphylococcus infections such as Staph ear and Bumblefoot.
What communicable diseases can be treated with penicillin?
Strep throat (caused by streptococci bacteria) Syphilis Staph infections (caused by staphylococci bacteria)
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.
Can MRSA or Staph affect sperm count?
Only if the MRSA is present in the semen due to an infection of the penis or urethra.
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.
