Question 1

can staph infections get in your mouth?

Accepted Answer

Yes rarely or lips: Staph infection usually is on the skin, but can spread to all over the body. Staph infections can cause infections of the lips, but rarely in the mouth. However, infections of the parotid salivary glands that occur in patients with underlying severe illnesses, are often caused by staph.

Question 2

i have a bad infection in my teeth for a long time i've had to have a double by pass i'm 47 i get a cut it turns to staph no they are telling me the i?

Accepted Answer

Get rid of infection: Chronic infection of the teeth should be resolved asap to prevent situation like this.  Most often chronic infection does not cause any pain and thus is ignored by the patient.  However, it should be emphasized that a chronic condition will worsen and become acute in times and it will be very hard to treat and thus resulting in tooth loss or severe bone destruction.

Question 3

can u get staph infection inside upper lip? from trying to pop under skin pimple?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: Yes you can.  If it doesn't get better in a day or two with hot packs, you'd better go see a doctor.  Also, it it get's worse quickly, so see a doctor right away.

Question 4

is it possible to get a mrsa staph infection in your inner vagina lip from a cut u got shaving? especially since have had reaccurring mrsa for 6 years

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can get MRSA anywhere the skin gets broken, and  many people have been colonized with MRSA so they get recurrent infections. If you have had that, then be sure to see you doctor, and you  may  need an infectious disease doctor, to treat you with the proper antibiotics. Your doctor might also culture your nasal passages maybe treat for carriage of MRSA in the nose. Go to your doctor!

Question 5

how to treat staph infection around my mouth?

Accepted Answer

Abx ointment: The first question is whether or not it is truly a staph infection. There are many skin lesions that can occur around the mouth some of which are bacterial some of which can be viral and some of which due to fungus. If it is a bacterial, staph infection then polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) or Bacitracin ointment can be helpful.

Question 6

can staph infection be transmitted by touching an infected wound then touching another persons mouth?

Accepted Answer

Depends on burden: Depends on any number of factors.  Yes.  It is possible.  I would avoid putting hands in mouth in general and if necessary to do so, I would highly recommend appropriately washing hands prior.

Question 7

i was diagnosed with staph infection on bottom left lip ive been using the ointment for three days but it looks worst then what it did before meds?

Accepted Answer

Ointments not right: Ointments for a staph infection? Did a physician recommend such a treatment. Regardless it is not working. You are experiencing treatment failure. Staph can turn dangerous very quickly. Ointments will not treat staph infection.  Please get to a competent physician urgently.

Question 8

if someone has a staph infection on their tonsils, can you become infected by kissing them?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If two people are kissing, they will share whatever bacteria are in their mouths and throats. For bacteria like the strep throat bacteria, the well person will usually get sick after catching strep from the sick one. With staph bacteria, the well person may not get sick because staph doesn't cause oral infections in everyone.

Question 9

how long could a minor staph infection on penis last? does it require medication? and could masturbation make it worse if it is right below penis head

Accepted Answer

Staph infection: Yes your infection requires medical attention and yes masturbation can spread the infection.

Question 10

what bacteria cause infection in the gum and teeth? could any name some of the please? do these include staph as well?

Accepted Answer

: Visit this site for a detailed answer to your question: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK8259/
Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.

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Can u get staph infection inside upper lip? from trying to pop under skin pimple?

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Is it possible to get a mrsa staph infection in your inner vagina lip from a cut u got shaving? especially since have had reaccurring mrsa for 6 years

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How to treat staph infection around my mouth?

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Can staph infection be transmitted by touching an infected wound then touching another persons mouth?

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I was diagnosed with staph infection on bottom left lip ive been using the ointment for three days but it looks worst then what it did before meds?

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If someone has a staph infection on their tonsils, can you become infected by kissing them?

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How long could a minor staph infection on penis last? does it require medication? and could masturbation make it worse if it is right below penis head

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What bacteria cause infection in the gum and teeth? could any name some of the please? do these include staph as well?

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