Staphylococcus bacteria are contagious and can spread between people by touching infected skin, objects, and surfaces. You can also develop a staph infection by eating contaminated food or water.

Impetigo is a common contagious skin infection. Bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes infect the outer layer of your skin called the epidermis. Your face, arms, and legs ...