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outbreak on the arms and hands

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staph on a macconkey agar

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gram stain

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basic picture of staph

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outbreak on chin

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structure

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structure

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another visual on agar dishes

Overview on S. aureus

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Staphylococcus aureus (staph) is a common bacterium found on the skin and in the nose. Staph typically does not cause harm but can cause infection in some cases. If in the healthcare setting Staphylococcus aureus can be fatal. Some types of Staphylococcus aureus are resistant to common antibiotic treatments. Staphylococcus aureus is also a gram-positive bacteria that cause a wide variety of clinical diseases.

Who gets staph

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Anyone can get a staph infection. Some people are more likely to get the infection if they have chronic conditions such as diabetes, cancer, vascular disease, or lung disease. People with HIV and weakened immune system are also more likely to get this infection as well. People who also have any wounds such as surgery wounds or drug use are at higher risk of getting staph.

How is staph acquired

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You can get staph by skin contact such as touching the person who is infected. You can also get by coughing and sneezing but this way is less common. sharing items such as toothbrush sports equipment can also cause you to get staph. You can also get by improper food handling. The most common way is through open cuts and wounds. You can also get it from leaving tampons in to long this can cause toxic shock syndrome

How to prevent staph

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Here are some ways to prevent staph. You will need to wash your hands with soap and water you can also use alcohol based hand sanitizers. Keeps cuts covered and clean do not pick or pop any sores. Avoid sharing personal items such as towels razors and cosmetics. Always keep your area clean wipe them down and disinfect your area.

Symptoms

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If you get a staph infection from food your symptoms usually include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and low blood pressure. Symptoms of staph infection on the skin include abscesses and boils these are painful sores that form under your skin. Cellulitis is also another symptom which causes swollen, red, painful skin and tissue just under your skin. Endocarditis is also a staph infection and its symptoms are. Toxic shock syndrome symptoms include Fever, chills, fatigue, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, and fluid buildup in the arms or legs. High fever, sudden low blood pressure, vomiting, diarrhea, confusion, and a sunburn-like rash. TSS can lead to organ failure. These are just a few of the many staph infections and symptoms.

Treatments

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Treatments involves antibiotics depending on the infection the types of antibiotics that can be given are cefazolin, nafcillin, oxacillin, vancomycin, daptomycin, or linezolid. These medications can be applied topically, given orally, or administered by an IV. You can also get wound care a medical professional will need to drain and clean the wound properly. Surgery is also a treatment if you have a bone infection. If you have antibiotic resistant infections the course of treatment would be to use vancomycin which typically has more side effects.