The purpose of this study is to determine whether measures to eliminate the Staph germ from
the skin of the index patient (with a special ointment and soap) are more effective when
performed by everyone in the household rather than the patient alone, and whether these
methods are effective in preventing future Staph infections. The investigators hypothesize
that there will be a greater number of households who are successful in eradicating the staph
germ from the index patient when all members of the household participate than households
where only the index patient is treated.