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Can someone just be a carrier of staph and never actually get it?
Most, if not the entire human race carries staph in one form or another and as far as I know, the entire human race is not currently suffering too many ill effects from it. Most also harbour MRSA in their noses, which is why you should always wash your hands in a hospital setting!
Does infection refer to inflammation of tissue due to invasion of pathogens?
Infection refers to the invasion and multiplication of pathogens within the body, often leading to tissue damage. Inflammation is one of the body's responses to infection, characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain at the site of infection.
If one link in the chain of infection is missing an infection can still spread is true or false.?
False. In order for an infection to spread, all links in the chain of infection must be present: infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, and susceptible host. If any link is missing, the spread of infection is disrupted.
What is a localized infection?
Localized infection describes what occurs when all infected tissue is maintained within the one area. If infected tissue broke away from original site of infection and travelled to other body parts, it would no longer be localized.
How long does Pinworm infection last?
Pinworm infection typically lasts for about 2-3 months if left untreated. Treatment with medication can help eliminate the infection sooner. It is important to practice good hygiene and prevent reinfection.
Can you get a staph infection by kissing a guy who has one on his face?
No, has to be ingested into the bloodstream. Staph is everywhere.
What does staff infection look like at first?
It is assumed that the word 'staph' is misspelled in the question. The common symptoms of a staph infection are boils, rashes, cellulite or abcesses. To find out if one has an infection, one should go to the doctor.
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.
Can a dog get a staph infectionHow does a dog get a staph infection?
Yes, a dog gets a staph infection the same way a human would get a cyst, staph bacteria enters the body through a cut or small wound. (my dog had one right above his tailbone, the same place I had one) They are very painful, the dog should be taken to the vet as soon as possible.
Do you run a fever with a staph infection?
Yes and it can get extremely high as a staph infection is a terrible one to have
Can a staph infection spread from your arm to your legs?
Yes, a staph infection can spread from one part of the body, such as the arm, to another area, like the legs. This can occur through direct contact with infected skin or through the bloodstream if the bacteria enter the bloodstream. It's important to seek medical attention if you suspect a staph infection, as it can lead to more serious complications if not properly treated.
Where would one find staph infection photos?
You can find staph infection photos in a few places. You can find them online on a medical website. You can also find them in medical books or journals. Your doctor would have a good idea on where to find these kinds of photos.
Can you take augmentin after finishing azithromycin?
My Dr. presribed one course of azithromycin and one course of augmentin simultaneously for a Staph. infection.
Does having corneal erosion give one a higher possibility of getting staph infection when exposed?
Any type of opening in the skin, including the protective covering in the eye, lowers resistance to pathogens such as staph.
What is the incubation period for staph infection?
Staph is one of the "opportunistic" bacteria, meaning that it is always present on your skin, but can turn into an infection when you get a cut. Sometimes it just finds it's way into a pore and turns into a pimple or boil. Whether or not you get an infection is determined by many factors, one being the condition of your immune system, another being the number of the little critters that get in. Once you get a staph infection you might just as well go to the doctor and get some antibiotics, otherwise it might take a long time to get better and you might just have complications if you don't get medical attention.
Does alcohol kill staph very quickly?
it's more likely to cause a staph infection by causing cracks in your hands(if you wash your hands) and it probably weakens your immune system if you drink it, causing staph to be capable of causing an infection, staphylococcus aureus occurs naturally on any part of your body, and shouldn't pose any risk unless your immune system is severely weakened(which is why it is common in hospitals, where almost everyone is ill in one way or another)
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
