Question 1

how long does a staph infection stay in the body?

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Until treated: Staphylcoccus aureus is a bad actor.  Once it sets up infection in one location it has a propensity to extend itself both locally and systemically.  It must be treated aggressively and the patient assessed to be certain it has been eliminated.  It will persist until this has happened.

Question 2

how long has staph been a problem?

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Staph infection: Staph. Is a bacteria that lives on all of us and is not usually a problem.  It is only a problem if it is resistant to antibiotics and causing an infection.  Staph. Has caused infections since before there were antibiotics "blood poisoning" could be from staph.  Like all normal bacteria most staph is not a problem.

Question 3

i have staph probabaly 70% of my body, what's the best way to clear it up?

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Antibiotics: You'll probably require a prolonged course of an appropriate antibiotic.  Talk to your family doctor.

Question 4

if i had sex with someone with staph how long until i see symptoms of i contracted it. ?

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Not enough informati: "Staph" is a bacterial species, not a diagnosis. Cultures from perfectly normal people often grow these bacteria. If he had impetigo or cellulitis you may soon have a problem. Did you shower with soap soon after sex?

Question 5

how long should antibiotics for staph be taken for?

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7-10 days: For an abscess of the face drainage is needed.  For a soft tissue infection or cellulitis 7-10 days is usually enough.  For a staph. Aureus bloodstream infection 4 weeks of IV antibiotics are usually required.

Question 6

what are the symtoms of vaginal staph spreading through your body?

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Staphylococcus: If you have staph spreading throughout your body you will be overwhelmingly ill and in need of urgent management.  This sounds delusional. Go and see your therapist.

Question 7

how long a person can be a staph carrier without treatment?

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A lifetime, as usual: Staph bacteria are naturally with us, every single one of us. We are born without bacteria, and start getting bacteria the moment we come out. We get the staph bacteria on our outer body, and also in places like noses and ears. Some staph strains are worse than others, but as long as the staph is on the outside of oneself, no worries unless household members are getting infections on the inside.

Question 8

how long can you be a staph carrier for in-between infections?

Accepted Answer

Weeks to months: Staph can be carried on most parts of the body, especially the nostrils, armpits, nails including artificial and acrylic nails, hands, and private parts. Although soap and water are important, sometimes antimicrobial soap or prescription medications may be used to eliminate staph  from the body.

Question 9

what can i do when i lay down and i can feel the staph moving all throughout my body?

Accepted Answer

Should be evaluated: We are all covered with various bacteria ("normal flora").  Various kinds of staph are among the normal flora. Staph spreads by reproduction and is not motile (does not move of its own accord), and it is not possible to feel staph moving. Someone with staph in the bloodstream typically is seriously ill.  The sensations are due to something else. It is worth being evaluated in clinic.

Question 10

how long does a staph infection last?

Accepted Answer

Quickly if treated: If it is a skin staph infection, with appropriate topical and /or systemic antibiotics the infection will typically clear within 7-14 days.

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