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Plain-English answers about staph and MRSA for families, caregivers, nurses and athletes, sourced to the CDC and published research.
Staph 101Staph Infections: Symptoms, Causes and When to See a Doctor
What staph is, who gets it, what an infection looks like, and the signs that mean you need care today.
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Staph 101Is Staph Contagious? How It Spreads and How Long It Lasts
Yes, staph spreads through skin and shared items. Here is how it moves, how long it stays catching, and how to stop it at home.
Staph 101How to Lower Your Risk of Staph: Everyday Habits That Help
Simple habits make staph infections less likely. Here is what the CDC recommends for your hands, skin, laundry and gym bag.
Staph 101How Long Does Staph Live on Surfaces, Clothes and Towels?
Staph can last from hours to weeks on towels, fabrics and hard surfaces. Here is what studies show and how to clean smarter.
Staph 101How Do You Get Staph? Everyday Ways It Spreads
Staph usually gets in through a break in the skin. Learn the everyday ways it spreads and the places it moves most easily.
Staph 101Staph in Your Nose: What It Means to Be a Carrier
About 1 in 3 people carry staph in their nose. Here is what being a carrier means, when it matters, and what doctors check for.
Staph 101Can Staph Come Back? Why Some Infections Return
Repeat staph infections are common. Learn why they come back and how you and your doctor can help break the cycle.
Staph 101Laundry and Staph: How to Wash Towels, Sheets and Clothes
How to handle, wash and dry towels, sheets and clothes when someone at home has a staph or MRSA infection.
Staph 101Staph After Surgery: Signs of a Wound Infection
What a surgical wound infection looks like, why staph is a common cause, and simple steps to take before and after surgery.
Staph 101Staph and Diabetes: Why the Risk Is Higher and What Helps
Why diabetes raises the risk of staph infections, why feet need extra care, and the daily habits that make a difference.
Staph 101Staph Food Poisoning: Symptoms, Causes and Prevention
Staph food poisoning comes on fast and usually passes in a day. Learn the symptoms, the foods involved and how to prevent it.
Staph 101Can You Get Staph in a Hospital? What Patients and Visitors Should Know
Hospital stays raise the risk of staph. Here is what hospitals do about it, and simple steps patients and visitors can take.
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