A member asked:

I kissed my boyfriend on the lips today at lunch and he now thinks the "zit" he had under his nose is a staph infection. ugh! will i get it?!?!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Maybe: Be aware that staph germs are everywhere in the environment. This contact may have exposed you to staph, but you also touched a doorknob or banister or open surface that likely had it too. If you wash your hands on a regular basis then you cut down on some of your exposures.However, every time you touch your face with contaminated fingers you expose yourself as much as that kiss.

Answered 10/23/2015

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