I had an operation few weeks ago and found out yesterday?

Question

I got a staff infection and needed to start infusions for 3 wks .Can this Kill you ?

Infusions of antibiotics for 3 to 4 wks everyday.

Sorry (Staph) infection.Can it kill you ?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Some staff infections can be serious, even deadly but you seem to be on the right track with the antibiotics. Keep taking them for the 3 wks as told by your doctor. They should help.

Answer 3

Its actually a "staph" infection, named after the staphylococcus aureus bacteria. Can it kill you, yes, it can - but if its untreated. Definitely do whatever your doctor says. The antibiotics will take care of the infection.

Answer 4

Staph can be very dangerous - do as your doc suggests and if you aren't getting good results, get a better doc.

You can do a search on staph infections on the net too to learn more.

Answer 5

Dear Reader,

Staph (pronounced "staff") is medical quick speak for staphylococcus aureus bacteria. This pesky little bacterium is very common (many people have some living on their skin all the time), but when it enters the human body, usually through an open cut or break in the skin, it can cause infection and trouble anywhere in the body. Staph infections tend to be pus-producing. Common minor (or relatively minor) skin infections caused by staph include:

Folliculitis
Infections of hair follicles that cause itchy white pus-filled bumps on the skin (often where people shave or have irritations from skin rubbing against clothes)

Boils
Infections deeper within hair follicles that leave large, frequently red inflammations (often occur on the face or neck)

Sties
Infection of the follicle surrounding the eyelashes, causing a sore red bump in the eyelid

Impetigo
The infection kids often get around their mouths and noses that causes blisters and red scabby skin

Abscesses
Infection characterized by pus and swelling that can occur in the skin and in any other organ.

Staph infection is also the leading culprit behind cases of food poisoning, and can be to blame for larger life threatening conditions, such as Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS), pneumonia, bone infections (osteomyelitis), mastitis in nursing mothers, endocarditis (infection of the inside of the heart), and bacteremia (blood infection). People who are otherwise healthy typically do not usually become severely ill from staph infections, but those at special risk, who have weakened immune systems, include:

persons with chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, cancer, lung disease, kidney disease, or HIV/AIDS
people with various skin conditions
the elderly
newborns
people recovering from major surgery
injection drug users (especially those who reuse needles)
people whose immune systems are weakened due to steroid use, radiation therapy, cancer treatment, immunosuppressive medications
women who are breastfeeding
Health care professionals can determine that staph (and not some other bacteria) is the cause of an infection by taking a culture (usually a swab from what looks like a giant Q-tip) from the infected site. Once staph has been diagnosed, the provider will prescribe antibiotics that are known to work on that specific strain of the bacteria. These antibiotics (usually either pills or creams applied to the infected body part) typically kill the bacteria and cure the infection within a week or two.

Hospitals are working to stamp out staph infections, in part because the majority of hospital patients fall into at least one "at-risk" category, but also because drug-resistant strains of staph (versions of the bacteria that aren't killed by one or more of the antibiotics that are commonly used to treat staph infections) are becoming an increasingly common threat. These drug-resistant strains of staph do not cause worse or different infections than non-resistant strains, but they can be much harder to treat because the most common (and easiest to use) antibiotics may not be effective. People with resistant staph infections may require hospitalization to receive antibiotics through an IV or by injection.

Because improper use of antibiotics can help produce resistance to drugs, making future infections much harder to treat, the American Medical Association recommends that patients:

follow the directions for any prescription exactly
take all of the medicine prescribed (even if one feels better after only a few days)
never save old, leftover prescriptions for future use
never take anyone else's prescription antibiotics
Other preventative measures are careful treatment of all skin conditions, including wound care after trauma or surgery, IV drug users taking precautions when injecting, and people with special risk factors being attentive to early symptoms of staph.

Answer 6

not usually. staph infections go away after leaving hospital.

Staphylococcus Aureus exists in the community every where. it is mostly transferred to patients from visitors. that is why people are encourqaged to wash their hands frequently, especially upon entering a hospital.

Answer 7

I think it depends on how serious it gets. Ask a reliable doctor. I know my dad got a staff infection after surgery, and he lost most of the muscle use in the leg. Be careful.

Answer 8

Staph infections comes from hostipals ,and nursing homes ,my mother had staff infection ,it is contagious ,and they can treat it with strong abtibiocs .most of the time you only get it from hostipals and such ,I aslo would ask your doctor how you got this ,because it had to be in the hostipal for you to get it ,when mom got it people could not even be in room with her ,so ask how you may have contacted it .mom did ok she was on meds along time but ,im praying for you and you wil be ok .but it is serious not treated .

Answer 9

Im not a Dr. but leaving it untreated will kill you. Antibiotics will kill the infection not you. If you have questions talk to your Doc.

Answer 10

Staphylococcus- A common cause of hospital cross-infection. It can cause septicemia. Please note that M.R.S.A.-Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, a new type of drug resistant bacteria is commonly present in the hospitals and it is very difficult to treat.
Please see the webpage for more details on Septicemia.