Staph (<i>Staphylococcus</i>) infection is a group of bacteria that can cause a multitude of diseases. Staph infections can cause illness directly by infection or indirectly by the toxins they produce. Symptoms of a staph infection include redness, swell
In a physical examination of an individual with an upper respiratory infection, a doctor may look for swollen and redness inside the wall of the nasal cavity (a sign of inflammation), redness of the throat, enlargement of the tonsils, white secretions on the tonsils (exudates),enlarged lymph ...
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus; Culture of the patient's nasal mucosa as a means to confirm source of infection; Factors that put some people at higher risk for infection.Shovlin, Joseph PReview of Optometry
as it can cause serious and potentially life-threatening infections that are challenging to control. A staph infection is a general term referring to infections caused by staphylococcus bacteria, while MRSA specifically refers to infections
Cellulitis is an infection of the skin and underlying tissue, most often from the strep bacteria. The affected skin will be red and painful, and you may have fever with swollen glands. Impetigo Impetigo is caused by staph or strep bacteria, and is seen most often in children age two to...
Infection cycle control. Symptoms of infection and further treatment for this ailment. Detailed information on bacterial infection cause
If you or a household member has a wound, wash your laundry in hot, soapy water, with bleach if possible, and dry these items in a hot dryer. Treatment for MRSA It is important to note that it is rare for any staph infection to become life threatening in a healthy person. While resi...
Diabetes, which can make it harder for your body to fight infections A weak immune system, from other illnesses Other skin conditions like acne or eczema that break your skin’s protective barrier Close contact with someone who has a staph infection ...
placebo-controlled Orthopedic hardware infection 5 MSSA Cure (as treated analysis); cure negative explanted hardware; cure without hardware removal (intent to treat) .075a, .91a, .10 Zimmerli et al, 1998 Nafcillin 30 mg/kg IV every 4 h 300-600 mg Orally every 8-12 h Randomized prospective...
Unfortunately, staph infections can at times be very serious or even fatal. Sometimes staph enters the blood (bacteremia) which can be of great concern. Staph can occur in tandem with pneumonia when people are on ventilators or as part of endocarditis (which is an infection of heart valves)...