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How is a staph infection contagious?

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Most staph skin infections are cured with antibiotics; with antibiotic treatment, many skin infections are no longer contagious after about 24-48 hours of appropriate therapy. read more

If the staph infection spreads, the person may develop a fever, sometimes with chills and sweats, as well as swelling in the area. Other staph infections of the skin include impetigo, a painful rash that is contagious, boils, and in babies and young children, staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome, which causes rash, blisters, and fever. read more

A staph infection is caused by Staphylococcus bacteria. There are several different types of Staphylococcus bacteria ("staph" for short) that can cause infections in humans (see Staph Infection Causes). Most of the time, they cause skin infections; however, staph bacteria can also cause more serious infections. read more

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