Question 1

what are the main signs of staph infection?

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Staph infection: Signs include redness, the area will feel hot and swollen.  You may also have a fever.  If the infection spreads, you will see redness radiating from the original area.

Question 2

what are signs of staph infection in a hcild?

Accepted Answer

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 3

what are the signs of staph infection in a child?

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Depends: It depends on where the infection is. For example if it is a skin infection, you may have fever, redness, swelling, pain, pus etc. If it is a blood infection, you will have fever, chills, and possibly seeding of the bacteria in other organs, with signs and symptoms specific to that organ.

Question 4

what are the signs of a staph infection on lab test?

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High WBC's: Not all staph infections are serious enough to cause abnormal lab tests. When the infection is serious, it can cause a high white blood cell count and you may be able to culture the bacteria from the blood or other infected areas.

Question 5

wondering about signs and symptoms of staph infection?

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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 6

could you tell me what are some early signs of the staph infection?

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Staph infection: Signs include redness, the area will feel hot and swollen.  You may also have a fever.  If the infection spreads locally, you will see redness radiating from the original area.

Question 7

what are signs and symptoms of a staph infection of bladder?

Accepted Answer

Burning,urgency,freq: Dysuria or burning on urination... The need to urinate urgently, urgency... The need to urinate frequently, frequency are the most common signs of a urinary tract infection.  If the infection is in the kidney pain in the flank or back, fever and chills are common.

Question 8

can dysentery be a sign that a past staph infection has returned?

Accepted Answer

No it is not: No it is not a sign or symptom of staph infection.

Question 9

staph infection on scalp, may move in to home with friends. treat first?

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Staph inf scalp: Yes good idea to get it treated.

Question 10

how do you know if a lanced staph infection is healing well? what are signs of it not getting better? ?

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Abscess I/D: The primary care for abscess is drainage.  Studies show us its even more important than antibiotics.  If after lancing (incision & drainage) the wound is becomming more painful, red, hot or swollen, increasing drainage, becomes discolored or you feel ill w/evers, body aches, sweats, or lightheadedness, you need to go back & see your doctor.  Local application of warm packs may increase healing.

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