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:
How long it takes for a staph skin infection to heal depends on the type of infection and whether a person gets treatment for it. A boil, for example, may take 10 to 20 days to heal without treatment, but treatment may speed up this process. Most styes, on the other hand, go away on their own within several days.
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.