How do they eliminate staph bacteria?

Answer by  starmlw (960)

Staph bacteria are naturally every where and are not a problem unless they get into us some how, usually through the skin or mouth. Most antibiotics will take care of it, but some staph bacteria are now resistant to the traditional medications. For resistant staph, i.v. antibiotics may be needed.

Answer by  kamathnayak (26)

Staph bacteria is life threatening airborne pathogen that causes serious infections in the body. These bacterias usually are living in the nose or skins. Antibacterial soaps eliminates these bacterias if present on skin. Antibacterial cleansers remove them from the environment. Good hygiene and sanitation prevents these bacterias completely. Most importantly exhausted air should be 100% uncontaminated.

Answer by  patti (29325)

There are specific antibiotics that will kill staphylococcus. The medication must be taken as directed for the duration of the prescription, even if symptoms disappear. Staph is common in our environment and fairly easy to treat with the right medications.

Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

The only way to get rid of staph is to take antibiotics. Only the doctors will be able to give you the correct medications to be able to get rid of it. And being in a hospital is one of the hardest places to get rid of it.

Answer by  Bobinski (1652)

Good hygiene, using antibacterial soaps, is the best way to eliminate staph. Besides on humans, it is also found in the environment. The best way to eliminate it in the environment is to use antibacterial cleaners. It is a good idea when you are at a store to use the antibacterial wipes they have to wipe the basket handles.

Answer by  dog23 (168)

Staph bacteria is commonly eliminated with antibiotics. There are different antibiotics that are effective for different strains of the staph bacteria. Certain strains of staph are resistant to certain antibiotics, so it is important to know which strain of staph is present so that the appropriate antibiotic can be given.

Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

There is really no way to totally eliminate it. A hospital is the easiest place to get it though because of all the blood and wounds they care for. You can always ask your doctor about it.