Question 1

a staph infection in one nostril and sinusitis and an upper respiratory. is amoxi clav 875-125 and bacteim ds 800-160 a good combo for all these?

Accepted Answer

Sounds reasonable. : Assuming you're not allergic to penicillins or sulfa medications, that combination sounds reasonable for the conditions you listed.

Question 2

does staph infection itch?

Accepted Answer

It may: Itching is a subliminal form of pain and may be due to inflammation of many sources, and that could include infection.

Question 3

can staph infection be airborne?

Accepted Answer

Staph Infections: Staph, or staphylococcus, is a family of bacteria that is very virulent, contagious, and even possibly infectious. What makes staph so dangerous is that it is very resistant to antibiotics. Though staph is not generally considered an air-borne disease, there is some debate that mrsa, thought it usually is spread through contact with open sores, can remain viable on dry counters.

Question 4

what is a light staph infection?

Accepted Answer

Staph aureus: Not sure what is referred to as "light staph infection", but perhaps just skin lesions (boils). This organism has the potential to produce severe devastating life-threatening infection and should never be taken lightly.

Question 5

how do you get a staph infection?

Accepted Answer

Staph infections.: Staphylococcus lives in our skin and nostrils. Any minor wound in the skin may cause it.Some pts are immunocompromised and present  frequent staph infections. Staph may travel through the blood or by continuity to other parts like bone, the heart valves.

Question 6

what could cause you get staph infection?

Accepted Answer

Some thoughts...: Some people have staph bacteria colonizing their skin or nose and have no obvious symptoms.  During times of illness, stress, skin breakdown (cuts, scrapes) or immunosuppression, the bacteria can cause infection.  You can also get it from coming into contact with it in the environment or with a person who has an active staph lesion.

Question 7

how can i know if i have a staph infection?

Accepted Answer

Rash, pain, fever: May be others as well. Wound infections can occur. Staph can cause a serious infection in the skin and underlying tissue.

Question 8

how do i treat a staph infection on my butt?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics: Depending what the staph is sensitive to various antibiotics can be used. Surgical soap may be helpful in decreasing the bacteria to decrease chances reinfection.

Question 9

how do i spread a staph infection on my butt?

Accepted Answer

Hand Contact: Most staph. Infections are spread from person-to-person by hand contact. These infections start by introducing the germ to a new site; if the skin is intact, then no infection developes and the person may just harbor the organisim. Any break in the skin may introduce the germ into the deeper layers of the skin, thereby setting up the potential for a serious infection. Frequent handwashing helps.

Question 10

can you describe how to cure a staph infection?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics.: Depending on location wound care may be necessary.

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