2007-02-15 02:30:08 · 5 answers · asked by k_mendoza1979 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Group B Strep is notorious for causing Cellulitis particularly in the extremities. I've seen instances where folks had to have surgical debreeding of the area. I'm an old jaded MT who cultures and works with this stuff, even I was taken aback on how invasive Cellulitis caused by Group B Strep can be.
Group B Strep is not a nice bacteria.
2007-02-17 06:55:02 · answer #1 · answered by Rat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can be hospitalized for a staph infection of the leg but you don't get strep in the leg. Strep bacteria is in the thoat. The staph bacteria is something we all have in our bodies and it is the cause of pimples and boils but when it gets out of control then you may need to be in the hospital for antibiotic therapy to get the problem under control.
2007-02-15 02:38:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you definately need to go in! My husband almost died from this!! His blood turned septic on him after his second surgery and he spent an extra 2 weeks in the hospital becasue of this. He had the MRSA strain. It is very contagious through body fluid exposure so please go in and get treated! Hope you gert better soon.
2007-02-15 02:38:58 · answer #3 · answered by ~MommaOf2Angels~ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OMG yes. Staff infection almost killed my mother two years ago. Get medical help right away.
2007-02-15 02:32:51 · answer #4 · answered by FlowerChild 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You probably had MRSA. This is really contageous and very red, swollen and painful. It comes on really fast, and it can cause you to LOSE your leg or to DIE without really strict proper care. Yes, your answer is. My son was, also.
2007-02-15 02:36:17 · answer #5 · answered by laurel g 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋