Question 1

can staph infections be transmitted by kissing?

Accepted Answer

Could be: If you had an infection around the lips, it would be possible.  However, staph is a ubiquitous organism, that is, just about everyone has it on their skin.  It is a very common cause of skin infections.

Question 2

can staph be transmitted through kissing?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Not unless there are open sores on or near the lips.

Question 3

is it possible for you to get staph from kissing?

Accepted Answer

Yes..: Staphylococcus aureus (Staph) is a skin organism and also colonizes the nose and rectal area. Recent studies also show that it thrives in the mouth, hence, one can theoretically acquire Staph by kissing another individual  ---- this however does not mean outright infection or disease.

Question 4

if somebody has staph and they kiss, you can you get it?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Not unless there are open sores on the lips or near the mouth.

Question 5

help! could staph aureus be transmitted through kissing?

Accepted Answer

Who cares?: Staph is ubiquitous, and normal upper airway / throat flora in about 40% of folks. As such, it presents no danger. Kiss to your heart's content.

Question 6

can a staph infection spread by kissing?

Accepted Answer

Staph infection: Unlikely to be spread by kissing, but once you have been colonized with this by kissing or other nose-to-hand-to-nose activities, the organism colonizes your skin and subsequent breaks in skin can lead to infection.

Question 7

can i catch staph infection from kissing a guy ?

Accepted Answer

Staph infections: No. The likelihood of this is extraordinarily small.

Question 8

does kissing someone with a staph infection, mean i will get sick too?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: It depends on where the infection is.

Question 9

i'm infected with staph aureus. i know, my bf may be colonized with a staph by kissing. can i get infected again by  him when my treatment is over?

Accepted Answer

Wish I could tell: you no but yes you can get the bacteria to live on your skin again, which is impossible to guard against.  You should not get infections all the time, unless there is something not 100% with your immune system -- but Staph is known to live on human skin, most of the time not causing any problems.  Hopefully you will not get infections again.

Question 10

need doctor's help! will kissing cause staph infection?

Accepted Answer

Typically No: Staphylococcus aureus (Staph) is a skin organism and also colonizes the nose and rectal area. Recent studies also show that it thrives in the mouth, hence, one can theoretically acquire Staph by kissing another individual ---- this however does not mean outright infection or disease.

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