The GI tract is also known as the gut. Trillions of bacteria and tiny organisms, called flora, live there. In fact, the flora make up about 60% of our feces. Three main types of flora live in the gut:
In brief: Depends on severity. A tiny pimple or pustule on the skin, caused by regular staph, should heal up in 3-5 days after the pus comes out. A deeper abscess may take 1 week of treatment to clear up, and another week for the remaining wound to heal. People who have internal abscesses in their bodies, or have suppressed immune systems, can take several weeks of treatment with IV antibiotics (even longer in bone infections).
1 Generally, someone who has a MRSA infection stays infected for just under 10 days if they are treated by a doctor although many factors are involved and this duration can vary from person to person. Cover your wound. 2  Keep wounds that are draining or have pus covered with clean, dry bandages until healed. 3  Follow your healthcare providerâs instructions on proper care of the wound. 4  Pus from infected wounds can contain staph, including MRSA, so keeping the infection covered will help prevent the spread to others.