Question 1

a friend of mine did a hvs m/c/s test the test result. culture after 24hrs at 37'c yielded moderate growth of staph spp, what could this be.

Accepted Answer

Staph flora: Staph flora are always there on the skin. Where was the culture taken from?  If it was urine culture you should talk to the dr.

Question 2

could staph deplete your vision?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Most steph infections are on the skin, occasionally the lids but not in the eye socket or the eye itself.  There would be discomfort and symptoms of infection that need treatment in these circumstances.  Only if the infection got to the interior of the eye would there be any issue of vision changes.

Question 3

is staph curable?

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Yes: Antibiotics can effetively treat staph infections.

Question 4

what are the chances of staph in bloodstream?

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Known as sepsis: Staph in the blood stream is called sepsis, and it is a very serious infection.  Needs immediate medical attention.

Question 5

hi doctors, was just wondering what is acanthamoba keratitis?

Accepted Answer

Amoeba infection: This is the symptomatic aspect of infection of the cornea with an amoeba.  This can happen from swimming in bodies of water especially in the south, or from using tap or unsterile water to flush a lens.  There is treatment for this but do not wait if you suspect this condition.

Question 6

can caladryl clear staph?

Accepted Answer

No: Caladryl is a combination of calamine lotion and topical benadryl (diphenhydramine).  It is meant to calm itch, but does not contain an antibiotic that can clear a staph infection.  Please see your doctor for treatment.

Question 7

what are staph infections?

Accepted Answer

Staphylococcus : Staph is an organism found everwhere in nature (surfaces/doornobs) but mostly on skin.  Can spread via hands. We are covered w/staph  and our 'normal staph flora' protect us from unfriendly virulent strains.  Staph can cause infections in skin, sinuses, lungs, gut, lungs but if in the blood can cause infection in all organs.  Worrisome is antibiotic resistant staph (mrsa, mrse, gisa). Handwashing!

Question 8

is staph a living organism?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Staph is short for staphylococcus. Staphylococcus is a genus of bacterium and includes many different species of bacteria. Bacteria are living organisms.

Question 9

is staph and eczema related?

Accepted Answer

Not related: But you can get staph infection if your eczema is poorly controlled from your constant scratching causing a break in your skin, weepy lesions, pus build up and then staph invasion. Eczema is chronic dry skin , staph is a bacterial skin infection.

Question 10

are boils the same as staph?

Accepted Answer

No: A boil is a skin infection. Staph is a type of bacteria. It is short for staphylococcus.

Boils are most often caused by staph but they can be caused by other types of bacteria.

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A friend of mine did a hvs m/c/s test the test result. culture after 24hrs at 37'c yielded moderate growth of staph spp, what could this be.

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Could staph deplete your vision?

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What are the chances of staph in bloodstream?

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Hi doctors, was just wondering what is acanthamoba keratitis?

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Can caladryl clear staph?

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What are staph infections?

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