Question 1

what causes proteus mirabilis infection of the skin?

Accepted Answer

Proteus mirabilis: This would be incredibly unusual and would seriously question the diagnosis.  This organism is most commonly found in the GI tract and can cause uti.  Often on the surface of the skin, but seldom if ever the cause of infection.  See an infectious diseases expert and get examined. Good luck.

Question 2

could i confuse skin infection for herpes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Herpes itself is usually a skin infection. There are many bacteria that can cause skin infection as there are viruses. Fungal infections are also skin infection. It is not always clear to a doc the specific type of organism causing infection. Herpes will often look different when infecting different body parts: fingers, mouth, genitals (different male vs female).

Question 3

how long does it take for skin infection swelling to go down?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Depends on severity and tissue levels as well as location of infection. Heat should dissipate and redness resolve and swelling will decrease over a few ads. Bromelain orally along with antibiotic can reduce swelling faster often within 24-48 hours.

Question 4

which  staphylococcal skin infection is considered the most serious?

Accepted Answer

Toxic shock syndrome: It can cause death in hours. Read more about it here: www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0001676/.

Question 5

if you wash a skin infection with bar soap and then use the same soap all over your body will the infection spread?

Accepted Answer

Typically no: Consider using an antibacterial soap such as Dial. As long as you are washing your entire body thoroughly, this should not be a problem.

Question 6

if i have a mrsa skin infection, should i be tested to see if i am a carrier? also, suggestions on cleaners to wash house down now that i know i have

Accepted Answer

Check out CDC: 1st the CDC (center for disease control) has a GREAT website resource for you.  Look up CDC MRSA.  You could be considered infectious.  Soap on your body may reduce MRSA, you may use alcohol to spot kill MRSA on your body.  Bleach will kill MRSA on floors etc.  Hot water and soap should reduce or neutralize most MRSA on laundry. MRSA now occurs in our environment- no way to "remove" it. Be well.

Question 7

how can get you get a skin infection?

Accepted Answer

Break in skin: Any break in the skin can allow bacteria in. Why do you ask?

Question 8

is dry flakes a sign on a skin infection dying?

Accepted Answer

Desquamation of skin: Often occurs in the resolution of skin infections.

Question 9

what are the most common symtoms of a skin infection?

Accepted Answer

Depends on bug and: Location of infection. In general bacterial infections  cause pus forming lesions, e.g., boils, cellulitis, skin abscess, infection of burns and other skin disease sites.  Other lesions are impetigo, scalded skin, paronychia etc.  Special cases include, anthrax, tuberculosis, entry lesions of plague and lyme disease; syphilis, and leprosy. Fungal skin infection cause ring worm, athletes foot, etc.

Question 10

skin infection possibly spreading. how do i stop this?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Need to see a doctor and get on the right type of antibiotics and or  incision and drainage.

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