Question 1

i have a friend who she and her boyfriend have been diagnosed with staph infection with open pus pockets . 6month baby in house they have a 7month year old baby should two people with staph infectionbe aroun d their 7month infacnt in't that dangerous? wha

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You : You are correct in being concerned for this baby. Staph infections are highly contagious, and if the proper precautions are not taken, the baby can contract the bacteria. You can help by informing them that hygiene is key. They should always wash their hands thoroughly before handling the baby, the wound(pus pockets) should be covered at all times, towels or sheets should not be shared, and most importanty the parents need to be under the care of a physician for this problem (being treated).

To further answer your question, the dangers for the infant are possible skin infection, eye infection, stomach (GI) infection, blood infection, urine infection, and even pneumonia.
So as you see, it is important to keep the baby safe by taking the above precautions.

If the parents become concerned that the baby has contracted a staph infection they should take her to her doctor right away.

Question 2

what is the different between a staph and a mrsa infection?

Accepted Answer

Similar: Mrsa is a type of staph that is resistant to some of the common anti-staph drugs, such as methicillin and cephalosporins.

Question 3

can a staph infection spread anywhere on body?

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Yes: It can spread allover the body.

Question 4

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 5

recovering from a very bad staph infection how do you remove build up on body?

Accepted Answer

Unclear.: What is the "build up" you are referring to?  Antibiotics should clear the infection.

Question 6

what are diff types of staph infection, mrsa, etc?

Accepted Answer

See below: Staphylococcus are a genus of bacteria usually divided into coagulase negative and positive. The coag positive staph are staph aureus which cause many infections.  Mrsa are resistant to the semisynthetic penicillins like methicillin. Mssa are sensitive to these antibiotics. Coag neg staph include many species like staphylococcus epidermidis which colonize normal skin and infrequently cause disease.

Question 7

could a postoperative staph infection cause calcifications to deposit in my body?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Calcifications can be attributed to many causes.  Any time there is a foreign body within the body, the body's immune system tries to control it by directly killing the foreign body, surrounding & forming a barrier around it, and "remembering" it in the event of a repeat exposure in the future.  Part of the healing process may involve forming a calcification, a kind of "internal scar.".

Question 8

is it possible for a staph infection to become resistant to antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Unfortunately almost all bacteria are able to develop resistance to an antibiotic. Particularly when used  unnecessarily.Check with your doctor if this is a concern.

Question 9

29 year old female with reocurring shingles or staph infection can't tell which they look a lot alike. what would cause them to reocurr for 8 years?

Accepted Answer

Get seen: This is the 21st century and even in our dysfunctional health care system, you have a right to know which of these two very different illnesses you have -- or whether it's something else entirely. Recurring staph is a danger to life; recurring shingles to long-term health.

Question 10

what is the reason for reoccurring staph infection in breast in a non-lactating 30yo female?

Accepted Answer

Recurrent staph: Once staph is established in certtain tissue, it can be difficult to eradicate entirely. Antibiotics may seem to cure ia flare-up without actually killing all bacteria. Or your skin may be colonized with staph which finds its way back into the breast. See an infectious diseases specialist; and/or speak with your doctor about whether surgery is needed to remove a smoldering infection. Good luck.

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I have a friend who she and her boyfriend have been diagnosed with staph infection with open pus pockets . 6month baby in house they have a 7month year old baby should two people with staph infectionbe aroun d their 7month infacnt in't that dangerous? wha

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What is the different between a staph and a mrsa infection?

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Can a staph infection spread anywhere on body?

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How long does a staph infection stay in the body?

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Recovering from a very bad staph infection how do you remove build up on body?

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What are diff types of staph infection, mrsa, etc?

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Could a postoperative staph infection cause calcifications to deposit in my body?

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Is it possible for a staph infection to become resistant to antibiotics?

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29 year old female with reocurring shingles or staph infection can't tell which they look a lot alike. what would cause them to reocurr for 8 years?

A member asked:

What is the reason for reoccurring staph infection in breast in a non-lactating 30yo female?

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