Question 1

i would like to know if anyone thinks this may be staph? i have pictures on file. i have had a small staph infection about 7 months ago.

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Would encourage: You to consider using the individualized service with one of the dermatologists (there is a small user fee).

Question 2

what does staph infection look like?

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Many shapes: Skin infections with staph can take many shapes. It could be flat redness or a pus filled boil or just a red bump.

Question 3

how can i know if i have a staph infection?

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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 4

how do i treat a staph infection on my butt?

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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 5

how do i spread a staph infection on my butt?

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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 6

how will i know if my staph infection is healed?

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Symptoms clear: You will know when the original symptoms are clear and you finish your antibiotic course.  What exactly to look for depends on the source and location of the infection in question.

Question 7

can i pick up a staph infection at home or work?

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Not easy: Unless you have an immune deficiency of some kind the chance of getting a staph infection is very low, staph grows normally on the skin but rarely invades the skin or other parts of the body.

Question 8

what can i do to naturally cure a staph infection?

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Maybe with soaks: You could try soaking the area in a tub with a cup of bleach or vinegar (one or the other) once a day, i often alternate them (one day bleach, the next day vinegar).  You can also try otc antibiotic ointments.  However if this is not improving you should see a doctor for antibiotics.

Question 9

can't tell if i have staph infection. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: If you think you have an infection, you need to see a doctor.

Question 10

i have staph infection and don't know what to do, help?

Accepted Answer

See doc: right away. Or you must be seeing one as you are diagnosed with such. Not sure what type of infection and what your concern is. Please elaborate.

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