Staphylococcus infections
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Content medically reviewed byDr. Rakshith BharadwajMD, Internal MedicineView full profile onLinkedInWhat is Staphylococcus infections?Treatment optionsNutritional adviceHow is this diagnosed?CausesCausesBased on CDC report, less than 2 percent of the population chronically carry the type of staph bacteria known as MRSA.Unnecessary or overuse of antibiotics over years or decadesHospitalization for long durationUndergoing dialysisExposure to bacteria by infected surfaces or objectsWeak immune system such as in case of HIV/AIDS patientsPeople who have undergone surgeries or have implantable devicesChronic skin diseases such as eczema and psoriasisWorking in hospitals or labsParticipating in contact sportsBeing in crowded, unhygienic conditionsHomosexuality in men Based on CDC report, less than 2 percent of the population chronically carry the type of staph bacteria known as MRSA. Unnecessary or overuse of antibiotics over years or decades Hospitalization for long duration Undergoing dialysis Exposure to bacteria by infected surfaces or objects Weak immune system such as in case of HIV/AIDS patients People who have undergone surgeries or have implantable devices Chronic skin diseases such as eczema and psoriasis Working in hospitals or labs Participating in contact sports Being in crowded, unhygienic conditions Homosexuality in men Fever Chills Low blood pressure Severe headache Shortness of breath Sores or boils on the skin Swollen, red, painful bumps Fluid or pus filled bumps Affected area is warm to touch The infected patients are placed in isolation Visitors and healthcare staff are required to wear protective clothing Strict hygienic procedures are to be followed Contaminated surfaces and laundry should be disinfected properly Wash your hands regularly Carry a bottle of hand sanitizer with you Keep wounds and cuts clean and covered properly Wash gym and athletic clothes after each use Deep infections killing the tissues causing gangrene Deep, painful abscesses Infection of surgical wounds Blood infection Infection of the heart, bones, joints, lungs, and urinary tract
Based on CDC report, less than 2 percent of the population chronically carry the type of staph bacteria known as MRSA.
Unnecessary or overuse of antibiotics over years or decades
Hospitalization for long duration
Undergoing dialysis
Exposure to bacteria by infected surfaces or objects
Weak immune system such as in case of HIV/AIDS patients
People who have undergone surgeries or have implantable devices
Chronic skin diseases such as eczema and psoriasis
Working in hospitals or labs
Participating in contact sports
Being in crowded, unhygienic conditions
Homosexuality in men
Fever
Chills
Low blood pressure
Severe headache
Shortness of breath
Sores or boils on the skin
Swollen, red, painful bumps
Fluid or pus filled bumps
Affected area is warm to touch
The infected patients are placed in isolation
Visitors and healthcare staff are required to wear protective clothing
Strict hygienic procedures are to be followed
Contaminated surfaces and laundry should be disinfected properly
Wash your hands regularly
Carry a bottle of hand sanitizer with you
Keep wounds and cuts clean and covered properly
Wash gym and athletic clothes after each use
Deep infections killing the tissues causing gangrene
Deep, painful abscesses
Infection of surgical wounds
Blood infection
Infection of the heart, bones, joints, lungs, and urinary tract
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