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My Husband Is Treated For Staphylococcus Epidermidis . Our First

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Posted on Mon, 28 Dec 2020
Question: My husband is treated for Staphylococcus epidermidis. Our first grandchild is being born later this week. Are there precautions we should be taking to protect a newborn; is it safe for us to visit?
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Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
No, not recommended to visit for now

Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir/Ma'am,
I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns...

Unfortunately, Staph active infection is highly contagious. I would recommend that you postpone this visit until full recovery.

I hope you find this helpful
Let me know if I can assist you further.


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Follow up: Dr. salah saad shoman (9 minutes later)
How do we ascertain when there has been a full recovery?
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Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (7 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
When symptoms subside

Detailed Answer:
Hello again dear.

You will know that full recovery occurred when all symptoms (redness, swelling, itching, pus formation ) subsides.

I hope you find this helpful

Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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My Husband Is Treated For Staphylococcus Epidermidis . Our First

Brief Answer: No, not recommended to visit for now Detailed Answer: Dear Sir/Ma'am, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns... Unfortunately, Staph active infection is highly contagious. I would recommend that you postpone this visit until full recovery. I hope you find this helpful Let me know if I can assist you further.