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What is Staph Infection?

Staph is the shortname for Staphylococcus bacteria. More than 30 types of Staph bacterias are available. These bacteria live around the nose, mouth, genitals, and anus harmlessly. When the skin gets broken, they enter in the skin and infection or skin rashes start.(Most of the infections are caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria.)

Staph Bacteria Effects, Signs and Symptoms

  • Boils
  • Cellulitis
  • Folliculitis
  • Food Poisoning
  • Impetigo
  • Toxic Shock Syndrome

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Who is at risk for Staph infections

People with burns or eczema are more suseptible to staph. Bacteria spreads via skin to skin contact.

  1. Breastfeeding Women
  2. Injecting Drug Users
  3. Intravenous Catheters
  4. Newborn Infants
  5. People With Cancer
  6. People With Diabetes
  7. People With Lung Disease
  8. People With Vascular Disease
  9. Surgical Incisions
  10. Weakened Immune System
  11. With Skin Injuries Or Disorders

MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) is a type of staph with an immunity to the antibiotics. Although MRSA is difficult to treat, it could be healed with the right medicines.

How to Prevent Staph Skin Infection?

Bacteria are everywhere. As mentioned earler – they are not causing any harm unless they enter into the skin.

  1. Apply antibiotic ointments prescribed by doctor
  2. Maintain cleanliness and hygienic condtions
  3. Don’t share towels, clothes with infected person
  4. Keep affected areas clean and covered
  5. Take bath or shower daily
  6. Waht hands frequently

Treatment for Staph Rashes Prevention

Staph infections are usually not serious. Illness could be mild – sometimes does not require any treatment – and in some cases could be fatal.

  • Minor skin infections treated with an antibiotic ointment like triple-antibiotic mixture.
  • Soak the affected area in warm water for 15-20 minutes and dry it with clean cloth.
  • Apply lotion prescribed by doctor.
  • If possible, do not shave until the infection cures.
  • Pain relievers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen could help (Not recommended)
  • More serious infections are treated with intravenous antibiotics.

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