Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is staph a living organism?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Yes: Staph is short for staphylococcus. Staphylococcus is a genus of bacterium and includes many different species of bacteria. Bacteria are living organisms.
Answered 12/15/2012
5.4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What are the differences between strep tts and staph tts?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Urine Culture Results 50,000-100,000 CFU/mL Staphylococcus coagulase negative not S.saprophyticus 10,000-50,000 CFU/mL Multiple organisms Meaning?
Oxygen and carbon dioxide can diffuse through which organism's wall only staphylococcus bacteria or through other organisms also?
Hi Doc, had UTI test. Result: Epithelial cells 1-2/HPF, pus Cells 2-3/HPF, colony count 100,000 cfu/ml. Organism Isolated:Staphylococcus saprophyticus?
Does staph itch?
Is staph a type of fungus?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
