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I found out today i could possibly have staph infection on my hand. could i have spread it to my daughter? i held her an hour today while she slept.
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Yes: Some people are carriers and some get repeated skin infections.
Answered 8/24/2012
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Yes: Staph infections are spread by touch. The best way to avoid spreading staph is good hand washing. If you have an open and/or oozing infection, keep the site covered.
Answered 11/23/2016
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Don't freak out: Staph is everywhere.It is on the shopping cart, door handle, floor,counter, etc. If you do have an agressave staph, it is more worrisome than the simple stuff but not a big deal if you follow simple hygeinic practices (washing hands, watching your doughter for sores).While she could catch some from touching you she could also get it from her toys/floor/cart/etc. No guilt needed.It's all around us.
Answered 8/22/2016
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