Question 1

can you get a staph infection from a blood transfusion?

Accepted Answer

Infection and blood: Yes, there is risk for bacterial infection associated with blood product transfusion- especially with platelet transfusion as it is stored in a room temperature. However your risk to have staph infection coming from your own skin or upper respiratory tract is way way way more common than from blood product transfusion- which is almost always.

Question 2

can i get staph infection down there,for having sex with my gf on her period. because i have red that young women may carry some bacterias in menstrual blood?

Accepted Answer

Infection concerns:  Although sexually transmitted diseases can be passed from one person to another during sexual intercourse, having sex while your partner is menstruating does not increase your risk of getting a communicable disease.

Question 3

i get extremely painful bumps filled with pus and blood in my vagina hairs every couple of months. i have been compressing them with a warm wash cloth but i'm not exactly sure what that does. i also just recently found out i had a staph infection aka mrsa

Accepted Answer

There may be an: ...association between the MRSA and the recurrent infection in the vaginal hairs (folliculitis).  If you're being treated appropriately with the antibiotics for the MRSA, that might help clear up the folliculitis.  Be aware tho that any bacteria still hiding in the follicles may cause a flair up.  Talk with your doctor about that &amp; that other hygiene measures to help prevent recurrences.

Question 4

how does someone know if they have staph infection that spread to the blood?

Accepted Answer

Finding: Blood cultures positive for the coccus or finding secondary sites that occurred from the bacteremia.

Question 5

what blood test tests for staph infection in the blood?

Accepted Answer

Blood Cultures: This is not a common question or situation and am not sure why you would ask. But, there are blood cultures. Staph is usually diagnosed by examination or direct wound culture.

Question 6

can you tell me about staph infection in the blood? is it fatal?

Accepted Answer

Called sepsis: This is a very dangerous infection that is treated in hospital with IV antibiotics.It can be fatal.

Question 7

how long does it take an mrsa staph infection on the skin to develop in the blood?

Accepted Answer

Maybe never: Hopefully the body will mount a strong defense and no blood infection occurs(the usual scenario).

Question 8

is there really no issue for my mom to be in the delivery room if she has staph infection in her blood?

Accepted Answer

Confusing question: If your mom truly has a staph infection in her blood, i would expect her to be in an ICU bed on IV medication. If she is prone to boils, sties or other staph infections simple hand washing techniques and having her mask during the event will limit the risk. We all have some staph on our skin starting a few hours after birth. I don't see excluding everyone that might, or no one would be there.

Question 9

my dr told me i have staph infection in my blood. lately been having pains in my stomach and feeling weak. is this bec the infection. shld i call dr?

Accepted Answer

See below: Without knowing the source of your staph infection it is difficult to say.  This could a side effect of the medication that you are on or could be  gastritis or an ulcer.  You have listed that you have been vomiting as well.  It would be wise to seek medical attention to evaluate this further.

Question 10

i have been to the doctors multiple times for a staph infection in my armpit. it heals over and then reopens with blood and puss coming out it repeatedly. should i have a kind of gland surgery? its been packed/ given medication. 4yrs nothing works?

Accepted Answer

Hidradenitis?: Staph can behave this way; you could be a staph carrier. An infectious diseases specialist might try treating you with long-term antibiotics. Also maybe test for certain immune system deficiencies that lead to staph infections. Or maybe you have hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic infection-like syndrome that doesn't respond to antibiotics. See a dermatologist as well as ID specialist. Good luck.

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Can you get a staph infection from a blood transfusion?

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Can i get staph infection down there,for having sex with my gf on her period. because i have red that young women may carry some bacterias in menstrual blood?

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I get extremely painful bumps filled with pus and blood in my vagina hairs every couple of months. i have been compressing them with a warm wash cloth but i'm not exactly sure what that does. i also just recently found out i had a staph infection aka mrsa

A member asked:

How does someone know if they have staph infection that spread to the blood?

A member asked:

What blood test tests for staph infection in the blood?

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Can you tell me about staph infection in the blood? is it fatal?

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How long does it take an mrsa staph infection on the skin to develop in the blood?

A member asked:

Is there really no issue for my mom to be in the delivery room if she has staph infection in her blood?

A member asked:

My dr told me i have staph infection in my blood. lately been having pains in my stomach and feeling weak. is this bec the infection. shld i call dr?

A member asked:

I have been to the doctors multiple times for a staph infection in my armpit. it heals over and then reopens with blood and puss coming out it repeatedly. should i have a kind of gland surgery? its been packed/ given medication. 4yrs nothing works?

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