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.
yes any open cut
no it could be a lot of skin diseases it doesnt meen u have staph
sure can! I carry the bacteria and it's come back for the second time now, not as bad but still, it is back.
The correct spelling is "staph infection." "Staph" is shorthand for staphylococcus, a kind of bacteria.
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They are highly infections, not just to dogs, but to humans as well.
Staph is not a typical cause of hepatitis.
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.
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.
No, you cannot contact staph for your dog. Staphylococcus (staph) is a type of bacteria commonly found on the skin of humans and animals, including dogs. It can sometimes cause skin infections in pets and humans. If you suspect your dog has a staph infection, it's best to consult with a veterinarian for appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
Topical steroids are more likely to worsen staph. They are not effective in curing staph.
first of all if u have staph keep it covered and clean. and yes staph is contegious!