2006-07-25 04:13:34 · 12 answers · asked by ukpong u 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Not an STD
One pathogenic species is Staphylococcus aureus, which can infect wounds. These bacteria can survive on dry surfaces, increasing the chance of transmission. Of this type, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has recently become a major cause of hospital-acquired infections and is being recognized with increasing frequency in community acquired infections. S. aureus is also implicated in toxic shock syndrome; during the 1980s some tampons allowed the rapid growth of S. aureus, which released toxins that were absorbed into the bloodstream. Any S. aureus infection can cause the staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome, a cutaneous reaction to exotoxin absorbed into the bloodstream. It can also cause a type of septicaemia called pyaemia.
2006-07-25 04:18:49 · answer #1 · answered by Paul B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its just bacteria, that causes a bacterial infection, so you can pick it up anywhere. That means, yes, it can be transmitted sexually just like a common cold can. Technically its not an STD but an infection just starts off through contact of the bacteria on the skin, or inhailing bacteria through the mouth and nose. Having sex with all that contact is a good way to get infected!
2006-07-25 04:23:41 · answer #2 · answered by s_lee1986 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Staphylococcus- A genus of bacteria. Gram-positive cocci occurring in clusters. May be saprophytes (free-living micro-organisms obtaining food from dead and decaying animal or plant) or parasites (an organism which obtains food and shelter from another host organism). Common commensals (a parasitic micro-organism adapted to grow on body surfaces of the host, forming part of the normal flora. Some commensals are potentially pathogenic) of man, in whom they are responsible for much minor pyogenic infection, and a lesser amount of serious infection. A common cause of hospital cross-infection.
Please see the webpages for more details on Staph. aureus food poisoning, Carbunculosis, Meningitis-staphylococcal, Scalded skin syndrome and Staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome.
2006-07-25 06:24:11 · answer #3 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, although some STDs are caused by staphylococci. Staphylococcus is a kind of bacteria, and a lot of our more troublesome diseases are caused by bacteria in this family.
2006-07-25 04:21:25 · answer #4 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Staph infection is very common, causes sore throats or infections elsewhere, it's in the environment and is on our skin, it is only usually a problem when we are ill or rundown, and there are many forms such as MRSA & VSRA. it can be passed through sexual contact.
2006-07-26 03:54:14 · answer #5 · answered by DOC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, it's just part of your "normal flora" everyone is colinated with bacteria and everyone has some staph somewhere on their body. Did they test you when you were pregnant or something and now you're worried? It's just because babies don't have any bacteria on them yet and staph is a nasty one to get exposed to immediately leaving a sterile environment like mom's tummy.
2006-07-25 04:18:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think its a std. I believe is a bacteria from not keeping your home or fridge clean. You can probly pick it up anywhere.
2006-07-25 04:18:06 · answer #7 · answered by smalltownangel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a bug commonly causing food poisoning.
2006-07-25 04:21:42 · answer #8 · answered by draytondon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
isnt that Strep throat???
Thats not an STD, its a type of sinus and viral infection, something that gets passed with breath, sneezing and coughing...
2006-07-25 04:17:01 · answer #9 · answered by surf_jayme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a bacteria. You can pick it up in bathrooms or dirty areas
2006-07-25 04:19:17 · answer #10 · answered by nalashelby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋