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A staph infection from injecting drugs typically occurs when bacteria, commonly Staphylococcus aureus, enter the body through broken skin or contaminated needles. This can lead to abscesses, cellulitis, or more severe systemic infections. Factors like poor hygiene, sharing needles, and lack of sterile techniques increase the risk of infection. Prompt medical treatment is essential to prevent complications.
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Can you get staph infection drinking after someone who has it?
Staph infection is caused by skin to skin contact. It is rare the you could get staph infection from drinking after someone. However, if they touched the glass with their hands where you were drinking, it is possible if they touched their infected wound first.
How long before symptoms of staph infection show up?
10 days
How long before symptoms of mercer staph infection show up?
10 days
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.
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.
Is your staph infection suppose to look like a hole will it close up?
Yes it is part of the healing process. It will eventually form a scab and eventually skin.
Were does staph come from?
At first staph was supposed to have come from the hospital and you got it by coming into contact with someone that had the infection already. However now you can see staph infection in someone that has not had a stay in the hospital. They come from your skin and typically don't bother you at all. It is bacteria that is normally on your skin and when you get a cut or scratch then it flares up and becomes a problem.
What happens when staph infections get inside your body?
Staph Is Where A Bubble Of Bacteria Builds Up... Staph Will Look Like A Red Welp Like Some Ones Been Hit There. It Will Be Hot And If You Thought It Was A Pimple And Busted It.. Its Gonna Turn Black(The Top Of It)But The Head Will Fall In. You Can Get Staph From Being Dirty Or Miquitoes.\ But If You Didnt Know Staph Will Build Up On Your Skin If Dont Take A Shower For So Long. The Stages Are Fever,Swolen Throught,Hard To Breath,And Not Wanting To Eat And STAPH Is NOTHING to KID ABOUT.A staff infection is short for Staphylococcus and is a group of bacteria that can cause a multitude of diseases to various tissues of the body. Staphylococcus is more familiarly known as Staph (pronounced "staff"). Staph-related illness can range from mild and requiring no treatment to severe and potentially fatal.
Is it dangerous to be coughing up green mucus when you have had staph infection in an artificial joint?
Coughing up green mucus is always a reason to contact your health care professional on an urgent basis for an examination, and especially if it is accompanied by fever. It usually indicates that there is infection in your lungs or bronchial tubes. Infections can spread from one body system to another, so it is possible that a staph infection spread from your joint to your blood stream and has infected other organs, but it may also be either coincidental or your body and immune system may be negatively impacted by your recent (assumed) surgery and staph infection. Don't hesitate to contact your health care professional (or the orthopedic surgeon if the procedure was very recent).
Can staph infections cause problems waking up in the morning?
Staph infections, particularly those that lead to systemic issues like sepsis or significant pain and discomfort, can disrupt sleep patterns and make waking up in the morning difficult. Symptoms such as fever, fatigue, or localized pain can interfere with the quality of sleep. Additionally, if the infection affects mobility or leads to other complications, it may contribute to morning difficulties. Always consult a healthcare professional for proper diagnosis and treatment if a staph infection is suspected.
Can mersa get into your lungs?
"mersa" is actually - MRSA, or Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureous, a staph bacteria that is drug resistant. While Staph is typically a skin bacteria, it can take up residence and thrive (causing an infection) in other areas of your body, including your lungs. I have worked as an RN in both hospitals and home health and have taken care of people with MRSA cause pnemonia.
