https://padlet.com/emeb1042/4c5tmhgdgxsogmst Staphylococcus aureus "Staph Infection" en-us 2022-07-15 16:18:17 UTC 2022-07-15 17:42:30 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f643.png emeb1042 https://padlet.com/emeb1042/4c5tmhgdgxsogmst/wish/2244234540 2022-07-15 16:54:14 UTC https://padlet.com/emeb1042/4c5tmhgdgxsogmst/wish/2244234540 emeb1042 https://padlet.com/emeb1042/4c5tmhgdgxsogmst/wish/2244235006 2022-07-15 16:55:17 UTC https://padlet.com/emeb1042/4c5tmhgdgxsogmst/wish/2244235006 emeb1042 https://padlet.com/emeb1042/4c5tmhgdgxsogmst/wish/2244235200 2022-07-15 16:55:50 UTC https://padlet.com/emeb1042/4c5tmhgdgxsogmst/wish/2244235200 emeb1042 https://padlet.com/emeb1042/4c5tmhgdgxsogmst/wish/2244235376 2022-07-15 16:56:18 UTC https://padlet.com/emeb1042/4c5tmhgdgxsogmst/wish/2244235376 emeb1042 https://padlet.com/emeb1042/4c5tmhgdgxsogmst/wish/2244235557 2022-07-15 16:56:57 UTC https://padlet.com/emeb1042/4c5tmhgdgxsogmst/wish/2244235557 emeb1042 https://padlet.com/emeb1042/4c5tmhgdgxsogmst/wish/2244236025 2022-07-15 16:58:31 UTC https://padlet.com/emeb1042/4c5tmhgdgxsogmst/wish/2244236025 emeb1042 https://padlet.com/emeb1042/4c5tmhgdgxsogmst/wish/2244236258 2022-07-15 16:59:15 UTC https://padlet.com/emeb1042/4c5tmhgdgxsogmst/wish/2244236258 emeb1042 https://padlet.com/emeb1042/4c5tmhgdgxsogmst/wish/2244236786 2022-07-15 17:00:46 UTC https://padlet.com/emeb1042/4c5tmhgdgxsogmst/wish/2244236786 emeb1042 https://padlet.com/emeb1042/4c5tmhgdgxsogmst/wish/2244237214 2022-07-15 17:02:06 UTC https://padlet.com/emeb1042/4c5tmhgdgxsogmst/wish/2244237214 emeb1042 https://padlet.com/emeb1042/4c5tmhgdgxsogmst/wish/2244237940 2022-07-15 17:04:23 UTC https://padlet.com/emeb1042/4c5tmhgdgxsogmst/wish/2244237940 emeb1042 https://padlet.com/emeb1042/4c5tmhgdgxsogmst/wish/2244243054 Staphylococcal infections are commonly called "staph infections." There are more than 30 strains of Staphylococcus bacteria. The most common is Staphylococcus aureus. ]]> 2022-07-15 17:19:00 UTC https://padlet.com/emeb1042/4c5tmhgdgxsogmst/wish/2244243054 emeb1042 https://padlet.com/emeb1042/4c5tmhgdgxsogmst/wish/2244243998 Staph infections on the skin occur when an individual comes in contact with the Staphylococcus bacteria. The bacteria usually enter the skin through a cut. Your skin could be infected if you touched other things that have the bacteria on them.]]> 2022-07-15 17:21:52 UTC https://padlet.com/emeb1042/4c5tmhgdgxsogmst/wish/2244243998 emeb1042 https://padlet.com/emeb1042/4c5tmhgdgxsogmst/wish/2244244756 When the Staph bacteria are ingested, it can cause food poisoning, usually due to cross-contamination when handling food. 
Toxic shock syndrome is another way to acquire the bacteria. If a person wears a tampon for too long, the blood can collect and cause bacteria to grow. ]]> 2022-07-15 17:24:34 UTC https://padlet.com/emeb1042/4c5tmhgdgxsogmst/wish/2244244756 emeb1042 https://padlet.com/emeb1042/4c5tmhgdgxsogmst/wish/2244245564 Although anyone can acquire a staph infection, certain people are at a higher risk. People who work in hospitals or factories are more likely to have the bacteria on their skin. ]]> 2022-07-15 17:27:35 UTC https://padlet.com/emeb1042/4c5tmhgdgxsogmst/wish/2244245564 emeb1042 https://padlet.com/emeb1042/4c5tmhgdgxsogmst/wish/2244246143 Staph infections also occur more in people who: inject drugs, have recently had surgery, have diabetes or eczema, have a weakened immune system, and those who are breastfeeding. ]]> 2022-07-15 17:29:26 UTC https://padlet.com/emeb1042/4c5tmhgdgxsogmst/wish/2244246143 emeb1042 https://padlet.com/emeb1042/4c5tmhgdgxsogmst/wish/2244247410 Symptoms of Staph infection vary depending on the area of your body that the infection occurs. Staph most often occurs on the skin. ]]> 2022-07-15 17:33:19 UTC https://padlet.com/emeb1042/4c5tmhgdgxsogmst/wish/2244247410 emeb1042 https://padlet.com/emeb1042/4c5tmhgdgxsogmst/wish/2244248297 Painful sores can form under your skin causing redness, swelling, pus, and pain. Staph can also cause cellulitis and Impetigo. If food poisoning is acquired, it can cause severe diarrhea and vomiting. If Toxic Shock Syndrome is acquired, it can cause fever, muscle aches, and a rash. ]]> 2022-07-15 17:36:22 UTC https://padlet.com/emeb1042/4c5tmhgdgxsogmst/wish/2244248297 emeb1042 https://padlet.com/emeb1042/4c5tmhgdgxsogmst/wish/2244249157 Washing hands frequently is always a way to prevent disease and infection. Keeping wounds covered and clean is also a way to prevent getting Staph. Reducing tampon risks, washing bedding and sheets, and taking food safety precautions are also ways to prevent getting Staph.]]> 2022-07-15 17:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/emeb1042/4c5tmhgdgxsogmst/wish/2244249157 emeb1042 https://padlet.com/emeb1042/4c5tmhgdgxsogmst/wish/2244250602 If a Staph infection occurs on the skin, it can be treated with a topical antibiotic ointment and oral antibiotics. If the skin infection is severe, your doctor can drain the abscess by making a small incision and letting the pus out. A Staph infection can get as serious as going to the hospital to get medicine through an IV as well. ]]> 2022-07-15 17:42:30 UTC https://padlet.com/emeb1042/4c5tmhgdgxsogmst/wish/2244250602