Question 1

how is blepharitis caused by staphylococcal infection?

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Skin=staph: Staph is a ubiquitous organism on the skin...Everyone has it.  It takes advantage of a small break in the skin or perhaps a plucked eyelash follicle to cause an infection.  It is generally easy to treat.  See your doctor for antibiotics.

Question 2

can staphylococcal infection cause endocarditis?

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Yes, big time: Staph endocarditis is a very big deal, often will rapidly destroy the valve, requiring surgical replacement of the valve; can have a high mortality rate despite optimal care.

Question 3

what are the tests for staphylococcal infection?

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Culture: A swab of infected material such as " pus" is collected and send to the laboratory for positive identification of the bacteria.

Question 4

is there any immunity after staphylococcal infection?

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No: There is no ability for your body to form full protection from further staph infections in the future.  In fact, your body is covered in staph on an ongoing basis every day (so is everyone else's) and staph is supposed to be there.  Its just that sometimes, staph takes over and causes infections.  You are still at risk of that happening again.

Question 5

do lots of people get staphylococcal infection, or is it unusual?

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Yes lots: Staphylococcal infections are very common. Probably just about everyone has had numerous staph. Infections during a life time. Boils and skin pustules are invariable to to staph.. Post operative wound infections most commonly due to staph.. Worst, or most difficult to treat are mrsa, methicillin resistant staph. Aureus. Many of us have dormant staph. On our skin. Hence need for good hand washing.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: staphylococcal infection?

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Staph infection: This is an infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus - and it often is quite dangerous because the organism, the 'germ' has alot of virulence to it... it's very nasty in other words. You can see an ID doc to find out more about Staph infections, since they are experts in diagnosing and treating these types of infections.

Question 7

will a staphylococcal infection kill me?

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Depends: If you are really healthy not likely. Being immunosuppresed and having a severe staph infection can be life threatening.

Question 8

how common is it for a staphylococcal infection to become septic?

Accepted Answer

It depends: There are multiple kinds of staphylococcal bacteria strains.  Whether a person develops sepsis is dependent on the type of staph strain, as well as the overall condition of the patient.  For example, even a "weak" staph strain can cause sepsis in somebody whose immune system is weak. We all are exposed to staph virtually every day.  It is impossible to quote you a percentage for your question.

Question 9

can staphylococcal infection be associated with heart failure?

Accepted Answer

Rarely, indirectly: Staph does not generally cause heart failure directly; however, through endocarditis, or valve infection, it can lead to eventual heart failure, which can be permanent depending on degree of damage and timing of treatment. Shock during an overwhelming infection can also cause heart failure-like symptoms, though the general illness is profound and not likely to be confused with chf.

Question 10

is mastatitis is a form of staphylococcal infection that effect breastfeeding women.  is it dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Relatively Benign: It is common for the breast to get infected by the local bacteria during breastfeeding. You should continue to breast feed during this time. Your doctor may choose to prescribe an antibiotic during this time to aid in the recovery process.

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