How contageous is a stapf infection?

One of the girls I work with has it - on each leg no less! How contageous is it?

Message edited 11/28/2005 3:17:27 PM.

Re: How contageous is a staff infection?

Highly Look it up on the web under..."Staph" Infection it can come in different forms pustules, impetigo etc....

taken from the web:
How Do Staph Infections Spread?
Staph can spread through the air, on contaminated surfaces, and from person to person. A child can carry staph bacteria from one area of his or her body to another on dirty hands and under dirty fingernails. Staph can pass from person to person the same way. So hand washing is the most important way to prevent staph infections from developing.

Message edited 11/28/2005 3:13:27 PM.

Re: How contageous is a staff infection?

Ooooh great This woman sits about 15 feet from me...and has it on both legs!