Question 1

Why do i keep getting staph infections ?

Accepted Answer

Staph is a normal colonizer of the skin in all people.  It usually takes advantage of a break in the skin or the mucous membranes.  If you are getting serious infections then you need to have your immune system checked out.  Otherwise, scrub well daily with good antibacterial soap to reduce the skin colonies.  Swish/swallow and spray in the nose 2-3 times daily silver shield brand colloidal silver.

Question 2

I'm just wondering, if you get staph infections what will happen?

Accepted Answer

The area infected will become reddened, swollen, hot and painful.  If you treat early with antibiotics the infected area will remain localized.  If the infection is not treated early, the area will become larger.  You will see red streaks radiating from the original site.  Lymph nodes draining the infected area will become enlarged and you may develop a fever.

Question 3

I get staph infections very regularly. since they are very common for me is it possible for them to cause more problems internally?

Accepted Answer

Staph can potentially cause internal infections as well. Recurrent staph infections likely means that you are colonized with staph. Staph lives in certain areas of the body without causing infection then periodically comes out and causes folliculitis or abscesses. More common in people with diabetes. To reduce colonization, areas must be treated with Mupirocin cream.

Question 4

How do you get a staph infection?

Accepted Answer

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 5

What could cause you get staph infection?

Accepted Answer

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 6

Is it possible to get a staph infection at a gym?

Accepted Answer

Staphylococcus is a bacteria that is often found in gyms.  Make sure you clean the equipment before and after using it.  Most gyms now provide antibacterial wipes.

Question 7

Is it possible to get ill from a staph infection?

Accepted Answer

Very serious and even life threatening.

Question 8

Can you get a staph infection from having a massage?

Accepted Answer

If the masseuse's hands were unclean, any oils or lotions were contaminated, the table was not cleaned properly, or the masseuse had a skin infection on his/her hands or arms, one could get a skin infection like staphylococcus.

Question 9

When you have a staph infection, can you get a massage?

Accepted Answer

Assuming that you are talking about a staph infection of the skin, most massage techniques should be avoided when a contagious skin infection (herpes, shingles, chicken pox, mrsa, etc.) is present.  Some rom stretching techniques can be used, as well as, a few lymphatic techniques.  However, what most people consider a massage (rubbing of the skin and muscles) should definitely not be done.

Question 10

Is it possible to get a staph infection from a splinter?

Accepted Answer

Any break in the skin can lead to a staph infection.

Why do I keep getting staph infections