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Is Staphylococcus Lugdunensis Contagious?
Question: Is Staphylococcus Lugdunensis (heavy growth) contagious? My husband was recently diagnosed with it.
Brief Answer:
Yes, Staphylococcus Lugdunensis could be contagious.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you writing in healthcaremagic.
You should know that Staphylococcus lugdunensis usually lives harmlessly on the skin, but it can cause severe infections.
Furthermore, most staph bacteria are transmitted by person to person contact, but viable staph on surfaces of clothing, sinks, and other objects can contact skin and cause infections.
As long as your husband has an active infection, the organisms are contagious.
I hope my answer helps you.
I wish your husband a quick recovery.
Regards.
Yes, Staphylococcus Lugdunensis could be contagious.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you writing in healthcaremagic.
You should know that Staphylococcus lugdunensis usually lives harmlessly on the skin, but it can cause severe infections.
Furthermore, most staph bacteria are transmitted by person to person contact, but viable staph on surfaces of clothing, sinks, and other objects can contact skin and cause infections.
As long as your husband has an active infection, the organisms are contagious.
I hope my answer helps you.
I wish your husband a quick recovery.
Regards.
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