Question 1

what is the staph infection risk for a premature infant?

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Higher than usual: Premature infants are at higher risk for infection in general because their immune systems are weaker and less developed.  In the nicu, strict vigilant hand washing is a must and is taken very serious to reduce this risk.  At home with a premie, you should do the same.  If the baby is breast feeding, there is added protection for the baby.  Wash you hands regularly.

Question 2

what can be done for a staph infection in an infant?

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Antibiotics: Treatment varies depending on the age of your infant, and the location and extent of the infection.  In an older infant, if an abscess is present, it most likely will require incision and drainage followed by oral antibiotics and proper wound care.  Mrsa infections would require certain antibiotics for cure.  In young infants, IV antibiotics may required.  See your dr!

Question 3

what are some common ways for a baby/toddler to develop staph infection on their bottom and genital region?

Accepted Answer

Staph infection baby: the bacteria lives on our skin and waits for a chance to grow such as a break in the skin as in a diaper rash

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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 5

is someone who just had a staph infection dangerous around a 6 month old baby?

Accepted Answer

Potentially: The obvious answer is careful and redpeated handwashng with one of the many commercikally available skin disiinfectants.

Question 6

my father was in the emergency room with an pussy skin staph infection.  i have a baby, so how long do we have to avoid my father?

Accepted Answer

Several days: Avoid direct contact until infection resolves and he should wash his hands .Infection will improve in 2 days but he must complete course of antibiotics. It has a significant recurrence rate which can be diminished by bactroban (mupirocin) intranasal one week per month, lever 2000 soap and dilute clorox baths.

Question 7

i was diagnosed with staph infection on bottom left lip ive been using the ointment for three days but it looks worst then what it did before meds?

Accepted Answer

Ointments not right: Ointments for a staph infection? Did a physician recommend such a treatment. Regardless it is not working. You are experiencing treatment failure. Staph can turn dangerous very quickly. Ointments will not treat staph infection.  Please get to a competent physician urgently.

Question 8

i have a staph infection in my finger that won't go away. my eye is bleeding and also out of my bottom. is that related?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding: Staph infection in finger is probably separate unless there is some underlying immune deficiency. The blood in eye may be subconjuctival hemorrhage and bottom hemorrhoids. If this persists or recurs obtain lab work at your doctor's office.

Question 9

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 10

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.

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I was diagnosed with staph infection on bottom left lip ive been using the ointment for three days but it looks worst then what it did before meds?

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I have a staph infection in my finger that won't go away. my eye is bleeding and also out of my bottom. is that related?

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