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depends, some strains of the bacteria contain a unique gene that allows them to break down a large number of the antibiotics we would normally used to treat that type of infection, these strains are called methicillin resistant staph aureus (MRSA) and they most certainly are a super bug
other strains do not have this gene and are called methicillin sensitive staph auresus (MSSA) and these are no worse than any other bacteria
the problem being that hospitals are seeing more and more MRSA and less and less MSSA, it is the bacterial species evolving in front of our eyes in response to the continued use of antibiotics against them
What else can I help you with?
Can staph be inside you mouth?
Staph is a common bacteria in the mouth - up to 80% of the population will have it. This doesn't mean that there is an infection, staph is commonly found on and in the body without causing an infection. If there is an infection (redness, swelling, pus) then it is certainly possible that staph is the bug.
Does Bactine kill staph?
Depends on the type of Staph. Bacitracin is effective for most forms, but if it's MRSA, I don't think so. If you have nasal Staph, try warm compresses! They work! Knowledge from personal experience and Post Bacc advanced Bio classes.
Does staph infection hurt?
Staph infections can cause pain at the site of the infection. Symptoms may include redness, swelling, warmth, and tenderness. If you suspect you have a staph infection, it is important to seek medical attention for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Can staph cause hives?
Staphylococcus aureus can trigger hives indirectly by causing skin infections like cellulitis or impetigo, which can then lead to an immune response resulting in hives. However, hives are more commonly caused by allergic reactions to certain foods, medications, or environmental factors rather than by staph infections.
Are cellulitis and staph the same thing?
Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the skin and underlying tissues, often caused by Staphylococcus or Streptococcus bacteria. Staph is a type of bacteria that can cause cellulitis, but cellulitis can also be caused by other types of bacteria or even fungi.
Can staph infection be cured?
Staph infections can be cured. If you have one, it is IMPERATIVE that you must see your doctor as soon as you can to get medical treatment. Because staph eats away at your body, you never want to wait too long before getting help. The process of curing one is not fun at all, and extremely painful. Depending on the size and severity of your staph infection will determine the actions your doctor will take in curing it. In most cases, this is how a staph infection will be cured. The doctor will try to drain the staph infection. If it is too painful to be drained, they will numb the area being worked on. They will drain the infection out completely. They will irrigate the area with water to clean the area. The infection will be packed with gauze and bandaged up. You will get a shot to relieve pain. You will be prescribed with medications to help with pain. Hopefully, your staph infection will be gotten rid of. These can NOT be cured on your own, and it is EXTREMELY important to see your doctor, because if you wait too long, it will eat away your body. That is how a staph infection can be cured.
Do dogs and cats carry staph infection germs?
We all have staph!Yes dogs and cats have staph living on their skin... But so do all humans. Staph is a normally occurring bacteria. The problem is when it is introduced into a wound or begins growing in an area that is weakened because of a cut or disease. A staph infection is a colony of staph bacteria that is not being killed by our normal immune system. ANSWER #2Yes, everyone/animal does. If the body's immune system is down and exposure turns into an infection, (strept throat is easily cured with a gargle of 1/8 tsp of cayenne - MRSA with turmeric/baking soda paste with a turmeric capsule taken internally as a kicker), herbal products will not mess up the body's natural flora like antibiotics will.
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.
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.
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!
Will Betamethasone Valerate Cream work on a staph infection?
Topical steroids are more likely to worsen staph. They are not effective in curing 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
