What ways can you get staph infection from some one who has it?

Answer 1

its like a ping pong effectwhy is it that once you've had staff it constantly comes back theres been a time when i had 2 or 3 at a time

Answer 2

A carbuncle is made up of several skin boils (furuncles). The infected mass is filled with fluid, pus, and dead tissue. Fluid may drain out of the carbuncle, but sometimes the mass is so deep that it cannot drain on its own. Carbuncles may develop anywhere, but they are most common on the back and the nape of the neck. Men get carbuncles more often than women. Because the condition is contagious, several family members may develop carbuncles at the same time. Often, the direct cause of a carbuncle cannot be determined. Things that make carbuncle infections more likely include: * Friction from clothing or shaving * Poor hygiene * Poor overall health Persons with Diabetes, dermatitis, and weakened immune systems are more likely to develop staph infections. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000825.htm

http://www.medicinenet.com/staph_infection/article.htm

Answer 3

Yes, yes and yes. Staph infections, in general, are caused by the bacteria genusStaphylococcus, and more specifically, the species aureus, and are extremely contagious. There are several types of results caused by S. aureus infections, including folliculitis, boils, impetigo and cellulitis. They can also release toxins into the body causing food poisoning and Toxic shock syndrome.

To answer the second part of your questions, under normal conditions, staph bacteria can live harmlessly on your skin surfaces around your nose, genitals, mouth and anus; however, when the skin is broken, these bacteria can enter the wound and cause infection. So, staph bacteria can be transferred by the normal methods of bacterial transmission between humans, primarily skin-to-skin contact or by living in the same environment (college dorms, for example, by sharing towels, linens, washcloths, loofahs, etc.) Warm, humid environments also can facilitate staph infections, so areas where there is excessive sweating or moisture can be more susceptible to staph infections, such as around the mouth/lips, between the fingers (I am a case in point) or around the genitals.

Answer 4

staph is really easy to get but hard to get it so it can be deadly. My aunt had staph and she got it from a hotel, i have staph and i got it from a school. staph is easily spread and it gets into your skin by small cuts. some of the most healthy people can get staph, once you get it you need to be treated right away before it gets worse because it CAN be deadly :P