Casey Poff by Casey Poff https://padlet.com/caseypoff0132/rv6qc5xkzjnl9op8 Staphylococcus aureus en-us 2020-12-03 22:58:59 UTC 2026-02-14 12:40:52 UTC hello@padlet.com What is Staphylococcus aureus? caseypoff0132 https://padlet.com/caseypoff0132/rv6qc5xkzjnl9op8/wish/985995351 Staphylococcus aureus, is a type of bacteria found on peoples skin. They are usually harmless, but they can cause infections that can lead to sepsis or death.]]> 2020-12-03 23:01:30 UTC https://padlet.com/caseypoff0132/rv6qc5xkzjnl9op8/wish/985995351 Symptoms caseypoff0132 https://padlet.com/caseypoff0132/rv6qc5xkzjnl9op8/wish/986002043 Skin infections can look like pimples or boils. They may be red, swollen, and painful. Sometimes there is pus or other drainage. They can turn into impetigo, which turns into a crust on the skin, or cellulitis, a swollen, red area of skin that feels hot.
 
]]> 2020-12-03 23:05:31 UTC https://padlet.com/caseypoff0132/rv6qc5xkzjnl9op8/wish/986002043 Other Symptoms caseypoff0132 https://padlet.com/caseypoff0132/rv6qc5xkzjnl9op8/wish/986013937 Other symptoms include fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.]]> 2020-12-03 23:12:46 UTC https://padlet.com/caseypoff0132/rv6qc5xkzjnl9op8/wish/986013937 What causes Staphylococcus aureus? caseypoff0132 https://padlet.com/caseypoff0132/rv6qc5xkzjnl9op8/wish/986021861 Some people carry staph bacteria on their skin or in their noses, but they do not get an infection. But if they get a cut or wound, the bacteria can enter the body and cause an infection. Staph bacteria can spread from person to person. They can also spread on objects, such as towels, clothing, door handles, athletic equipment, and remotes. If you have staph and do not handle food properly when you are preparing it, you can also spread staph to others.



]]> 2020-12-03 23:17:42 UTC https://padlet.com/caseypoff0132/rv6qc5xkzjnl9op8/wish/986021861 Treatment caseypoff0132 https://padlet.com/caseypoff0132/rv6qc5xkzjnl9op8/wish/986085860 Treatment for staph infections is antibiotics. Depending on the type of infection, you may get a cream, ointment, medicines (to swallow), or intravenous (IV). If you have an infected wound, your provider might drain it. Sometimes you may need surgery for bone infections. Some staph infections, such as MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), are resistant to many antibiotics. There are still certain antibiotics that can treat these infections.]]> 2020-12-03 23:55:15 UTC https://padlet.com/caseypoff0132/rv6qc5xkzjnl9op8/wish/986085860 Prevention caseypoff0132 https://padlet.com/caseypoff0132/rv6qc5xkzjnl9op8/wish/986091993 - Use good hygiene, including washing your hands often.
- Don't share towels, sheets, or clothing with someone who has a staph infection.
- It's best not to share athletic equipment. If you do need to share, make sure that it properly cleaned and dried before you use it.
- Practice food safety, including not preparing food for others when you have a staph infection.
- If you have a cut or wound, keep it covered.

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