So my SIL told my husband in passing that she just had a staph infection. Now from what I know, those can be very dangerous. I'm assuming hers was mild and treated with antibiotics.

Anyway, I've already told DH that i think it is absolutley inappropriate for her to come to the hospital when I go into labor (11 days away from my due date as of today) since she just had this infection. SIL is all about doing what she wants when she wants. Plus, she just emailed DH and asked him if she could come by on Friday (she lives about 2 hours away) to drop off Jack's b-day present. Background: we told everyone that we were just having a small party for Jack at home with just us since I could be in labor on Thursday...SIL seems to still think she is invited to come.

ANYWAY, can someome tell me how contagious and for how long the bacteria related to a staph infection can survive on the skin, in housesholds, etc.

I've tried to find the info online and just can't get an answer. I need some hard evidence to convince this looney toon SIL that she is not invited.