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2007-07-25 10:21:08 · 6 answers · asked by dotcalm446 1 in Health Diseases & Conditions Infectious Diseases

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Yes,,,A staph infection can is very "catchy"! Be careful!

2007-07-25 17:13:17 · answer #1 · answered by mit 3 · 0 0

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.

Although it's very rare, infections caused by S. aureus can occasionally become serious. This happens when the bacteria move from a break in the skin into the bloodstream. This can lead to infections in other parts of the body, such as the lungs, bones, joints, heart, blood, and central nervous system.

Staph infections in other parts of the body are less common than staph skin infections. They are more likely in people whose immune systems have been weakened by another disease.

Occasionally patients undergoing surgery may get these more serious types of staph infections. The good news is that hospital staff take many precautions to avoid infection in someone having surgery. That's why they carefully clean the area being operated on, use sterile equipment, and sometimes give a person antibiotics.

2007-07-28 07:57:58 · answer #2 · answered by Primalstorm 3 · 0 0

Yes staff infection is contagious, if you share footware, or walk on a flooring that has someone else with staff infection walking on it. To prevent staff infection do not share footware, and keep you feet covered or skin covered in highly public prone areas, such as the gym. The alternative means of curing staff infections is to use plain, non-fragrance soaps, and lotions, and wait a full two week, for staff to clear.

2007-07-27 02:56:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

i HAVE TO TAKE CARE OF MY SON WITH STAFF INFECTION

2016-11-16 15:20:45 · answer #4 · answered by Theresa R 1 · 0 0

Yes, I think so.

2007-07-25 10:24:57 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0 0

yes, very! wash your hands!

2007-07-25 10:24:58 · answer #6 · answered by jessRN 2 · 0 0

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