The late Jim Henson (RIP) died from Streptococcus pyogenes .
Streptococcus and Staphylococcus are both types of bacteria. Streptococcus is responsible for several conditions, the most common of which is probably Strep throat. Staphylococcus is also responsible for several conditions, the most common of which is probably the Staph Infection.
The correct spelling is "staph infection." "Staph" is shorthand for staphylococcus, a kind of bacteria.
A yeast infection is caused by a fungus, and staph by a bacterium; but a yeast infection of the skin can cause skin compromise that makes it easier for a staph infection to occur.
Neosporin can be effective against staph. It is able to kill Staphylococcus aureus (methicillin-sensitive strains, MSSA), Staphylococcus epidermidis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterobacter aerogenes, Escherichia coli, Streptococcus pyogenes Anaerobic streptococcus. Neosporin is not able to kill certain strains of Staphylococcus aureus such as strains with methicillin-resistance (MRSA). For anything other than a minor wound, you should consult with your doctor. Neosporin is better at preventing a staph infection than curing it. If you have an active, infected wound putting neosporin (or any similar product) can actually be counter-productive, since it prevents the area from draining. Staph is very serious, and by the time you know you have a staph infection, it may be too late for neosporin alone to be effective.
Staph
30% of people in the U.S carry staph bacteria in their skin.
A red rash could be a symptom of a staph infection, although without examining you, noone can make that determination. Most commonly, staphylococcus infections will result in an abscess, boil, or folliculitis. Just a rash is more likely to be a streptococcus infection or another reaction, such as to a medication or an allergic reaction. If you are concerned about a rash you have, please be evaluated by your physician.
Staph is not a typical cause of hepatitis.
why would you have a staph infection in the neck? What is the cause of this?
Cellulose is a starch made by plants; it is not made by staph infection.
General staph infection info: http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/2109.html