There are a few symptoms that could indicate a staph infection on the earlobe. The ear may be red and sore to touch. It can also have a pus-like rash. It is best to consult a doctor to make sure.

from what I've read about it, it depends on what kind of staph infection there is. there are many different forms of staph. the wound needs to be completely healed but that doesn't mean that it's gone. if you have taken antibiotics, don't stop just because the wound is healed...continue the treatment. you can bathe in epsoms salt, I've even heard use a cap full of bleach in the tub (a full tub of water) and that would help. Personally I wouldn't try it, there is a tea tree oil, which is a natural source of antifungal that would help medicate it daily. I hope the general knowledge helps someone. I don' t know everything about it, but this is just tidbits I got from reading.

staph is caused by the bacteria, Staphylococcus, which gets into a wound. Also, In teens, most staph infections are minor skin infections. People with skin problems like burns or eczema may be more likely to get staph skin infections. People can get staph infections from contaminated objects, but staph bacteria often spread through skin-to-skin contact - the bacteria can be spread from one area of the body to another if someone touches the infected area. Staph infections can spread from person to person among those who live close together in group situations (such as in college dorms). Usually this happens when people with skin infections share things like bed linens, towels, or clothing. Warm, humid environments can contribute to staph infections, so excessive sweating can increase someone's chances of developing an infection. Source/ Credit - http://kidshealth.org/teen/infections/bacterial_viral/staph.html

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It's spelled staph, short for staphylococcus. A Google image search will show you plenty, however not if you spell it wrong.

No its not suitable to treat staph infections, because it's not strong enough to treat that type of infection. My doctor prescribed Doxycycline Hyclate 100 mg known as a Tetracycline antibiotic. Always consult your doctor for full treatment options.

Yes, I have a friend in Charolotte Medical Center in Charlotte,N.C. dianosed with a staph infection on the brain

Yes, I recently took my dog to the vet, and it turned out there was a staph infection in both of his ears.

Both human-to-animal and animal-to-human transmission of Staph (MRSA) are known to be possible. Although this use to be rare, with the constant mutation of drug resistant Staph it has become more commonplace. http://www.gjsentinel.com/featr/content/shared/living/pets/qa/qa111907.html These infections are not just limited to dog-to-human/human-to-dog but also a wide range of other animals including horses, pigs, cattle, sheep, cats, and rabbits as well. Good hygiene practices will lessen the your chances of a Staph infection but the bacteria is ever present in our environment and possibly the most common disease-causing bacteria in humans. http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/hip/Aresist/mrsafaq.htm http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/2109.html

It means that you have a bacterial illness or virus. Your body should clear it out, but if it doesn't, it may go into your throat and chest. You know that has happened if you have a hard time breathing or you have thick-sounding coughs. If this happens, Mucinex will help cure it up quickly. Drink huge amounts of water to speed the process!!

S. aureus is transmitted by direct contact with infected wound pus, skin to skin contact and contact with other objects (counter top, hand towels, ect.) that have been touched by an infected person.

They are highly infections, not just to dogs, but to humans as well.

A localized staph infection is confined to a ring of dead and dying white blood cells and bacteria. The skin above it feels warm to the touch. Most of these abscesses eventually burst, and pus leaking onto the skin can cause new infections.

Other microbes with genes for methicillin resistance could transfer those genes to the Staphylococcus aureus via different gene transfer methods (conjugation via sex pili, transduction, transformation)

You have highest incidence of strep throat in age group 5 to 15.

Severe or recurrent staphylocoecal infections may require a seven- to 10-day course of treatment with penicillin or other oral antibiotics. The location of the infection and the identity of the causal bacterium determines which

Symptoms that occur from MRSA are a staph infection which is usually red, swollen and very painful around the area of the infection.

Some of the minor symptoms include:

Skin abscess

Drainage of pus or other fluids from the site

Fever

Warmth around the infected area

If you have a more serious infection these can include:

Rash

Shortness of breath

Fever

Chills

Chest pain

Fatigue

Muscle aches

Malaise (general feeling of illness)

Headache

MRSA can be a serious issue, consult a doctor immediately if you suspect you or someone you know may have MRSA.

A Staph infection is a symptom normally associated with surgery. It is a medical complication that comes from several different problems. Staph is not a virus; it is the common name for the bacterium officially known as Staphylococcus aureus. It is a very common bacterium that lives on skin normally and only becomes a problem if it enters the skin. It (as well as strep) is very common in wound infections; Staph is also found in boils, some food poisoning, some types of pneumonia, toxic shock syndrome, mastitis, endocarditis, infection of the hair follicles (folliculitis) to name a few. Hope this helps! Dr. B.

Sometimes particular infections are particularly difficult to treat. Staph can be one of those infections. When a person continuously gets a particular infection one or more factors is usuall involved.

First, the person never got rid of it. If he was given antibotics and stopped taking them then he felt better before the prescription ended and it did not kill all the bacteria. They survived and came back.

Second, he is not washing his hands often enough. By not keeping his hands clean, he gets bacteria on his hands and he reinfects himself.

Third, he eats infected food or eats from infected dishes. He should eat from paper plates and use throw away utensils which should be discarded until the infections have ended. He should only eat food taken directly from cooking utensils or washed in clean water and then peeled.

Fourth, he should see a dentist to make sure it is not coming from an infected tooth.

The entire idea is to get an individual totally away from an infection.

Yes, staph infection is caused by staphylococcus bacteria.

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Most healthy people who develop staph infections recover fully within a short time. Others develop repeated infections. Some become seriously ill, requiring long-term therapy or emergency care. A small percentage die.