Staph Infection Blog
This Blog will feature information about staph infections, and the various complications and symptoms caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria which is simply called staph. We will also provide information about the different types of staph like the MRSA which is a type of Staphylococcus aureus that is resistant to the antibiotic methicillin.
What is impetigo?Impetigo is a kind of skin infection that affects skin in any part of the body, it commonly occurs in the areas around the nose and mouth.This usually affects childrens (preschool) especially in summer months. Impetigo caused by staph bacteria is characterized by large blisters containing fluid that is clear at first that turns cloudy later on. Blisters may burst, ooze fluid and can develop a honey colored crust. I has the tendency to itch and can be spread by scratching.The typical treatment for impetigo is by topical ointment,...
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6:18 PM
Staph infections can spread on contaminated surfaces, from person to person and can also spread airborne or through the air. So, generally speaking, a child can carry staph bacteria from one area of his body to another dirty hands and under dirty fingernails. It can be passed from person to person on that way. The most important way to prevent staph infections is by hand washing.Keeping your body clean with a daily bath or shower can also prevent staph skin infections. It is important to keep injured areas of the skin such as cuts or scrapes, always...
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5:52 PM
MRSA stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a type of staph infection that is resistant to methicillin and other commonly used antibiotics in the same class, including penicillin, amoxicillin, and oxacillin.MRSA infections are usually mild superficial infections of the skin that can be treated successfully with proper skin care and antibiotics. MRSA, however, can be difficult to treat and can progress to life-threatening blood or bone infections because there are fewer effective antibiotics available for treatment.MRSA often appears...
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3:47 AM
What types of diseases are caused by Staph?Staph infections of the skinimpetigo - a crusting of the skincellulitis - inflammation of the connective tissue under the skin, leading to swelling and redness of the area.scalded skin syndrome - although this is a rare case of serious complicationmastitis - inflammation of the breast in breastfeeding women. Staphylococcal breast abscesses can release bacteria into the mother's milk.When the bacteria enter the bloodstream and spread to other organs, a number of serious infections can occur. Staphylococcal...
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Greg & Airene Yalong
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3:33 AM
Staphylococcus is group of bacteria, known as Staph. This bacteria causes many diseases as a result of infection of various body tissues. It can also cause sickness indirectly by producing toxins responsible for food poisoning. Illness caused by staph can be mild, severe or potentially fatal.Staphylococcus comes from (greek word) "staphyle" which means a bunch of grapes and "kokkos" which means berry. It was named after it since staph look like a bunch of grapes and little round berries under the microscope.How does Staph infection looks like?There...
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3:06 AM
Staph Infection Signs and SymptomsGenerally, staph infections can range from minor skin problems to food poisoning, fatal pneumonia, surgical wound infections and endocarditis.So technically speaking, signs and symptoms of staph infections vary widely, depending on the location and severity of the infection. It is also a factor whether your illness results from direct infection with staph bacteria or from toxins the bacteria produce.Staph bacteria cause most skin infections including boils, cellulitis, impetigo, and scalded skin syndrome. Most...
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Greg & Airene Yalong
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10:04 PM
Staph infections typically starts as a mild skin infection but beware, it can be deadly. It is now a growing problem in Hospitals in US.Some diseases caused by StaphThe usual problem caused by Staph Infections is it progresses to Impetigo or Cellulitis. In some cases, it can develop to a serious complication like the scalded skin syndrome. It may even result in inflammation of the breast, in breastfeeding women, called mastitis.How are Staph infections diagnosed?In minor skin infections, Staphylococcal infections are usually diagnosed by their...
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9:25 PM
