Question 1

should i be taking bio active silver hydrosol for my staph infection?

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Need antibiotics: You do not need to take silver for a staph infection, nor would I recommend it.  If you have a staph infection, you need antibiotics.  Please be seen ASAP.

Question 2

what does staph infection look like?

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Many shapes: Skin infections with staph can take many shapes. It could be flat redness or a pus filled boil or just a red bump.

Question 3

will staph infection go away on its own?

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NO: A true staph infection would most likely require antibiotics to get treated and eradicated.  Best wishes.

Question 4

could you home remedies for a staph infection?

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Severity: It depends a subtle early staph can be treated conservatively warm soaks antibiotic ointments but if it get larger, hotter, painful than you will need antibiotics.
At times staph can cause sepsis and get into the blood stream if not treated properly.
If you have diabetes, cancer, on chemo, immunocomprimised then you must see a doctor and forgo the conservative plan.

Question 5

how will i know if my staph infection is healed?

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Symptoms clear: You will know when the original symptoms are clear and you finish your antibiotic course.  What exactly to look for depends on the source and location of the infection in question.

Question 6

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

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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 7

is it possible to get ill from a staph infection?

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Yes and some can be: Very serious and even life threatening.

Question 8

can you get a staph infection from having a massage?

Accepted Answer

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 9

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.

Question 10

can a staph infection be deadly?

Accepted Answer

Staph Infections: Yes, staphylococcus infections can be deadly. There are certain strains that can be very aggressive and cause significant disease in the skin, tissues, and heart valves. Just because staph is cultured from a wound does not necessarily mean that you will die (the chances in this scenario is very small). The strains and circumstances of the 'deadly' staph is very unique.

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