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What Precautions Should Be Taken To Prevent Infection Spread From Dogs?

Hello,my name is nini,i am 23 yers old,i am female,today our vet told us that my pet has a stafilococcus bactery should i be afraid of it? we share a bad,we sleep together,i guess i have swellowed her hair several days ago when eating :( should i be afraid? what should i do pleas help me.
Mon, 30 Mar 2015
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Hello dear,

Thank you for your contact to health care magic.

I read and understand your concern.

I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.

Yes you should take care of the things which you are sharing with him.

Staphylococcus bacteria is maintained in the livestocks like dog in your case and can be transferred to the humans with sharing.

Many a times this bacteria can be MRSA strain. This bacteria is highly resistant to routinely prescribed drugs.

So you should keep distance with the pets.

You can wash him regularly. If its necessary you can use antibiotics soap to bath him.

Do not share bed with him. Its food utensils should be washed and kept separated.

Once infefted this bacteria can cause variety of infections that include skin, respiratory and other infections.

I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.

Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist,
HCM.
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What Precautions Should Be Taken To Prevent Infection Spread From Dogs?

Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern. Yes you should take care of the things which you are sharing with him. Staphylococcus bacteria is maintained in the livestocks like dog in your case and can be transferred to the humans with sharing. Many a times this bacteria can be MRSA strain. This bacteria is highly resistant to routinely prescribed drugs. So you should keep distance with the pets. You can wash him regularly. If its necessary you can use antibiotics soap to bath him. Do not share bed with him. Its food utensils should be washed and kept separated. Once infefted this bacteria can cause variety of infections that include skin, respiratory and other infections. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM.