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Sometimes staph infections of the skin are contagious. In such circumstances,
they are called communicable (contagious) diseases because bacteria
can be transmitted between humans. Infrequently, staph bacteria
are spread through the air. However, they are usually transmitted from
human-to-human contact. If a person touches another person who has
a staph infection of the skin, with either open sores or bodily fluids, and
then touches his or her own mouth, nose, or an area of broken skin, the
staph infection can spread. A person also can spread the bacteria from one
part of the body to another through touch. Staph can also be transmitted
via contaminated surfaces and food.