Question 1

what are signs of staph infection in a hcild?

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Boil,red skin: Most staphylococcus aureus infections are in the skin and subcutaneous tissue.  The skin is red, hot, swollen and tender.  There could be drainage of pus if the infected area drains.  If it's more severe there could be red streaks running up the arm or leg, fever and chills.

Question 2

can a staph infection be deadly?

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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.

Question 3

is staph infection pain treatable?

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: You treat the infection with antibiotic +/- surgery then pain resolves when infection is cured. In the meantime, you can take pain pill (analgesic) for inflammatory pain.

Question 4

can a staph infection cause boils?

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Yes: Staph infection of the skin is a common cause of boils.

Question 5

can staph infection cause dizziness?

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Yes, depends where.: Any infection of the middle ear or inner ear can cause dizziness.  (location is key... A minor superficial toe infection might not cause dizziness).  A systemic serious infection can cause dizziness by fever, or toxins, or metabolic changes... Or worst yet, meningitis.

Question 6

what causes rid of a staph infection?

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Staph: By giving antibiotic that the staph is sensitive to , if the skin/nostril is colonized by staph, good hygiene and the use of local antibiotic to the nostril ( mupirocin/bactroban) can help.

Question 7

can herpes resemble a staph infection?

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Herpes and staff: This would be an extreme rarity. There are various changes in the skin produced by each of these conditions, and you do not describe any of those, so i cannot help you at this time. I would advise you to see a dermatologist when the lesions are present, and the diagnosis can be cultured and made.

Question 8

does baneocin work on a staph infection?

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It depends: While some strains of staph are susceptible to the two antibiotics found in baneocin, some strains are not susceptible or can develop resistance to the antibiotic ointment after use. I would talk to your doctor if you suspect you have a staph infection to determine what treatment will work best for the strain of staph infection you have  some staph infections are very resistant

Question 9

can a staph infection spread by kissing?

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Staph infection: Unlikely to be spread by kissing, but once you have been colonized with this by kissing or other nose-to-hand-to-nose activities, the organism colonizes your skin and subsequent breaks in skin can lead to infection.

Question 10

can alcohol be used on a staph infection?

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Can be or should be?: It sure can be, but it won't help much!  :)

topical alcohol won't do much for a cellulitis  (which is bacterial infection under the skin), and a shot of whiskey probably won't help much either.  Best to see your doctor for antibiotics.

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