Question 1

could a venous ulcer lead to a staph infection?

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Ulcer/Infection: A venous stasis ulcer has the potential to become a very serious problem and can certainly become infected.  These ulcers require aggressive treatment consisting of wound care, cleaning, and sometimes antibiotics.In addition, a full venous evaluation to evaluate the status of the venous valves for reflux is necessary.Fortunately these ulcers can be treated with a high success rate.  See a vein md.

Question 2

can you get a staph infection from a blood transfusion?

Accepted Answer

Infection and blood: Yes, there is risk for bacterial infection associated with blood product transfusion- especially with platelet transfusion as it is stored in a room temperature. However your risk to have staph infection coming from your own skin or upper respiratory tract is way way way more common than from blood product transfusion- which is almost always.

Question 3

can you get a staph infection from having a massage?

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Yes: If the masseuse's hands were unclean, any oils or lotions were contaminated, the table was not cleaned properly, or the masseuse had a skin infection on his/her hands or arms, one could get a skin infection like staphylococcus.

Question 4

how do you get a staph infection in your kidney?

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Two ways: It can ascend up the ureter but often gets there through the bloodstream.

Question 5

can you get a staph infection on your penis?

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Yes: You can get a staph infection on any part of your skin, including the penis.

Question 6

can you get a staph infection from a popped pimple?

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Staph: Staph and other bacteria frequently take advantage of a disruption in skin integrity (a scratch , sore or puncture) and cause infection.

Question 7

how do you get a staph infection?

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Staph infections.: Staphylococcus lives in our skin and nostrils. Any minor wound in the skin may cause it.Some pts are immunocompromised and present  frequent staph infections. Staph may travel through the blood or by continuity to other parts like bone, the heart valves.

Question 8

is a sty contagious? if stys form because of staph, can someone else get a staph infection or mrsa by being in contact with someone with a sty?

Accepted Answer

Can be: General contact is not enough, but if secretions from that eye are transferred to another person they can get an infection. Understand that styles are not generally infectious, but result when the oil producing glands in the lid get obstructed, and expand because they can not empty themselves and may actually split open, releasing the oil the produce into the soft tissues of the lid.

Question 9

is it possible to get a staph infection at a gym?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Staphylococcus is a bacteria that is often found in gyms.  Make sure you clean the equipment before and after using it.  Most gyms now provide antibacterial wipes.

Question 10

is it possible to get a staph infection from a splinter?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Any break in the skin can lead to a staph infection.

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