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Staphylococcus (abbrev. "staph") is a bacteria, which is resides predominantly on the skin and mucuous membranes of humans and animals. Most strains are harmless. Pathogenic (i.e. harmful) strains of staph are primarily passed by physical contact. Staph can grow on food and unlike many strains of bacteria, is able to survive in a dry environments or on dry surfaces, which increases its communicability. Staph is responsible for a number of different type of infections such as: open-wound infections, Toxic Shock Syndrome and genitourinary tract infections (primarily in sexually active women).
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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.
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
Can you get a staph infection by touching a paper that an infected person touched?
Can you get a staph infection by touching a paper that an infected person touched?
Who is Merca?
Umm..Merca is a staph infection, not a person:)
Can staph infections spread to cats?
Yes, I recently took my dog to the vet, and it turned out there was a staph infection in both of his ears.
Where can someone find staph infection pictures?
A person can go to a local hospital, or even just check the website for WebMD. They have lots of articles and facts on medical treatments for staph infections, with pictures.
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
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.
