Science PSA Project ~ Staph Infection by Cordelia Angel-Reece https://padlet.com/cangelreece2026/4yccjovm9zhg Made by Cordelia, Billie, Sami, and Vera! en-us 2020-03-17 16:16:00 UTC 2024-11-21 18:31:13 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f637.png How does your body become weak to the infection? samanthaengel2026 https://padlet.com/cangelreece2026/4yccjovm9zhg/wish/466371911 When bacteria tries to enter the body, it lowers pressure of the blood stream so it slows down your immune system, making it harder to breathe. After that, the heart, brain, and lungs could get damaged. Also it will be ten times harder to breathe, which is definitely a problem.]]> 2020-03-19 14:29:42 UTC https://padlet.com/cangelreece2026/4yccjovm9zhg/wish/466371911 Where is it most common, and what ages? cangelreece2026 https://padlet.com/cangelreece2026/4yccjovm9zhg/wish/466655759 The bacteria itself is usually on the skin or in the nose, and it can enter the body from cuts or other openings. It occurs a lot in hospitals where people's immune systems are weak already or they have large injuries. Overall, staph infections are usually more common in parts of Asia and Europe. Staph infections can happen at any age, but they are more common in people who are very young/old or have weakened immune systems.]]> 2020-03-19 16:55:39 UTC https://padlet.com/cangelreece2026/4yccjovm9zhg/wish/466655759 Bacterial or viral, and how does it spread? cangelreece2026 https://padlet.com/cangelreece2026/4yccjovm9zhg/wish/466676798 Staph is a type of bacteria, also known as staphylococcus. Staph infections start when you touch a contaminated surface. The bacteria starts to stop bacteria from entering the body by washing your hands. ]]> 2020-03-19 17:07:39 UTC https://padlet.com/cangelreece2026/4yccjovm9zhg/wish/466676798 Other Important Facts verahanson2026 https://padlet.com/cangelreece2026/4yccjovm9zhg/wish/466756520 Staph isn’t just one disease, it’s a bacteria that can cause many other diseases. There are some super-strands of this that can actually cause Toxic Shock Syndrome if caught. Some other important facts you should know is your immune system gets damaged so it closes up but it is a short term effect if you take medicine your body will get stronger. ]]> 2020-03-19 17:52:57 UTC https://padlet.com/cangelreece2026/4yccjovm9zhg/wish/466756520 How can you avoid getting staph? https://padlet.com/cangelreece2026/4yccjovm9zhg/wish/466765776 You can wash your hands, keep yourself clean and healthy. Don't get anything into an open cut, since bacteria can get inside the skin. What's best is to keep a wound or cut bandaged. Don't share items like razors, soap, and things like that. If you do have to share an item, make sure to clean it use after use. ]]> 2020-03-19 17:58:03 UTC https://padlet.com/cangelreece2026/4yccjovm9zhg/wish/466765776 Which body systems are most affected and how? verahanson2026 https://padlet.com/cangelreece2026/4yccjovm9zhg/wish/467788395 First off the immune system, the immune system gets taken over by the bacteria, turning on itself, and the skin can get many conditions. First off When bacteria tries to enter the body it lowers the pressure of the bloodstream so it slows down your immune system making it harder to breathe which ends up the heart brain and lungs are getting damaged. So your body is slowly falling apart. Usually, though, this only happens in serious circumstances where the staph hasn't been treated.]]> 2020-03-20 13:25:37 UTC https://padlet.com/cangelreece2026/4yccjovm9zhg/wish/467788395 Statistics About Staph Infection billiebaer2026 https://padlet.com/cangelreece2026/4yccjovm9zhg/wish/482573818 Around 1/3 of healthy adults have staph on their skin or in their nose.

In 2017, there was over 119,000 blood staph infections. Of those, nearly 20,000 died. 

There are over 3 million cases of staph a year.]]> 2020-03-30 16:00:47 UTC https://padlet.com/cangelreece2026/4yccjovm9zhg/wish/482573818 What do you do when you get staph infections? billiebaer2026 https://padlet.com/cangelreece2026/4yccjovm9zhg/wish/482608047 First, try your best to self diagnose. Make sure the area of infection is clean and secure, you don't want any other germs getting in! Then, see a doctor. The doctor will be able to let you know if you have staph or not, and which type of staph you have. At the doctor, make sure to ask for some sort of treatment/medicine. You must use it as required. After then, wait until it works. It should take at most 20 days, so be patient! You probably won't be quarantined or anything, so just don't touch anyone else's things because that's a way that it can transmit.]]> 2020-03-30 16:13:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cangelreece2026/4yccjovm9zhg/wish/482608047 Why does it happen? samanthaengel2026 https://padlet.com/cangelreece2026/4yccjovm9zhg/wish/482683406 Staph infections happen when bacteria gets into the skin and you don't wash your hands.
Keep your cuts covered with bandages so nothing comes in.Do not share food or anything with germs of yours.]]> 2020-03-30 16:41:13 UTC https://padlet.com/cangelreece2026/4yccjovm9zhg/wish/482683406 Is there a cure/vaccination? cangelreece2026 https://padlet.com/cangelreece2026/4yccjovm9zhg/wish/482879185 There are many home remedies, though they aren't technically cures. As of now, there are no vaccines for Staph because there are so many variations of it. In a way, it's like the flu because there are many different types. ]]> 2020-03-30 18:02:03 UTC https://padlet.com/cangelreece2026/4yccjovm9zhg/wish/482879185 Symptoms/How to know if you have it verahanson2026 https://padlet.com/cangelreece2026/4yccjovm9zhg/wish/484365889 Staph infections mostly cause other diseases, but some of them are: Boils, impetigo, food poisoning, cellulitis, toxic shock syndrome, a stye, MRSA, scalded skin syndrome, septicemia, septic arthritis, and wound infections. These are mostly skin diseases with symptoms such as fevers, rashes, swelling, red skin, and blisters. Some other symptoms could be fever, chills, or being overall tired. A lot of these can be treated easily, though some are more serious and need a trip to the doctor or hospital. ]]> 2020-03-31 13:17:56 UTC https://padlet.com/cangelreece2026/4yccjovm9zhg/wish/484365889 What is a Staph infection? verahanson2026 https://padlet.com/cangelreece2026/4yccjovm9zhg/wish/484375408 A Staph Infection (Staphylococcus) is a bacterial infection that can cause a variety of skin diseases and other illnesses (listed in symptoms). The severity of the Staph Infection can vary, as can the sicknesses that can come with it.]]> 2020-03-31 13:21:51 UTC https://padlet.com/cangelreece2026/4yccjovm9zhg/wish/484375408 How are your Cells and Immune System being affected? cangelreece2026 https://padlet.com/cangelreece2026/4yccjovm9zhg/wish/484892225 When you have any sort of infection, your immune system immediately knows that there's an invader and so they're gonna try to stop the invader. Your white blood cells will be completely overwhelmed if you get staph, because they are trying to help the immune system. But if the immune system isn't working properly, then the white blood cells can't help.]]> 2020-03-31 16:29:15 UTC https://padlet.com/cangelreece2026/4yccjovm9zhg/wish/484892225 How Does Your Body Fight Off Staph? billiebaer2026 https://padlet.com/cangelreece2026/4yccjovm9zhg/wish/484909802 Your body uses white blood cells to get the bacteria away. However staph is a disease that is harder to get rid of, as the immune system is turned against itself, so it sorta goes away naturally. For the future, if you get staph, you are more likely to get it again.]]> 2020-03-31 16:36:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cangelreece2026/4yccjovm9zhg/wish/484909802 How you try to get rid of a staph infection. samanthaengel2026 https://padlet.com/cangelreece2026/4yccjovm9zhg/wish/484927840 Bacteria infections could turn into a life threatening situation. You have to take care of your body. Other times, you'll barely notice that you're sick.
When you get it, make sure to be completely clean and then go to the doctor and they will prescribe you medicine. Don't share anything that someone touched or used.]]> 2020-03-31 16:43:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cangelreece2026/4yccjovm9zhg/wish/484927840 How does it spread? cangelreece2026 https://padlet.com/cangelreece2026/4yccjovm9zhg/wish/487030157 Staph can spread through cuts, towels, sheets, pillows, anything that is shared, it could be spread by. Make sure to keep yourself clean so that you don't get staph or spread it.]]> 2020-04-01 15:47:31 UTC https://padlet.com/cangelreece2026/4yccjovm9zhg/wish/487030157 Sources (Noodletools): cangelreece2026 https://padlet.com/cangelreece2026/4yccjovm9zhg/wish/487103247 https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/09/170921125822.htm
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