A female asked:
is staph infection contagous? such as staph infection in the blood stream? such as staph infection in the urine?
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Hello. : Hello. Infections caused by staphylococcus aureus bacteria can be infectious.
Answered on Feb 5, 2019
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Dr. Robert Greer answered
44 years experience Family Medicine
Not usually: But the bug is on and around the infected person.Wash your hands carefully to prevent spread.
A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Cornelia Franz answered
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Both not good: Both need to be treated.
A 48-year-old female asked:
Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered
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Skin contmaination: Coag negative staph on urine culture is not of pathological significance.
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A 47-year-old male asked:
Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered
55 years experience Internal Medicine
To a point: Meaning that many people tolerate staph on the skin without consequence.
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