https://padlet.com/cayoung01/t5xarx2a7dzn Staphylococcus aureus en-us 2018-07-15 18:26:36 UTC 2025-11-14 11:00:49 UTC hello@padlet.com cayoung01 https://padlet.com/cayoung01/t5xarx2a7dzn/wish/270238749 There is really no for sure way to prevent this disease. One way to prevent this is to maintain good hygiene and regular hand washing. However, in a crowd, one way to prevent spreading is to report any skin infection. If one is to come in contact with another, one should wear gloves and face masks. Furthermore, one should avoid cosmetic shaving of arms and legs to prevent cuts.]]> 2018-07-15 18:29:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cayoung01/t5xarx2a7dzn/wish/270238749 cayoung01 https://padlet.com/cayoung01/t5xarx2a7dzn/wish/270238769 Some symptoms of Staphylococcus aureus include nausea, aching of bones and muscles, rash, and etc. With boils, the symptoms would be blisters filled with pus and hair follicles. For cellulitis, a symptom would be soreness with oozing discharge. A few symptoms also include diarrhea, dehydration, and low blood pressure. With toxic shock syndrome, the symptoms are more severe being that this is a life threatening disease. Those symptoms include a high fever, abdominal pain, rash on palms and heels, and etc.]]> 2018-07-15 18:29:55 UTC https://padlet.com/cayoung01/t5xarx2a7dzn/wish/270238769 cayoung01 https://padlet.com/cayoung01/t5xarx2a7dzn/wish/270238783 The common treatment for Staph is antibiotics. Some antibiotics include nafcillin, penicillin, vancomycin, and etc. Depending on your symptoms, the doctor may prescribe a certain antibiotic. Today, penicillin can only cure 10% of all Staph infections. On the other hand, vancomycin is used to treat tons of Staph infections. ]]> 2018-07-15 18:30:18 UTC https://padlet.com/cayoung01/t5xarx2a7dzn/wish/270238783 cayoung01 https://padlet.com/cayoung01/t5xarx2a7dzn/wish/270238789 Staphylococcus aureus is a group of bacteria that can cause a number of various diseases. It can be found in the nose or on the skin. Staph cause minor skin infections and some life threatening cases. Some minor skin infection include pimples, boils, cellulitis, and etc. Life threatening cases could include pneumonia, meningitis, toxic shock syndrome, and etc. ]]> 2018-07-15 18:30:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cayoung01/t5xarx2a7dzn/wish/270238789 cayoung01 https://padlet.com/cayoung01/t5xarx2a7dzn/wish/270241058 Staphylococcus aureus is a gram positive stain. It is a non-motile cocci. This bacteria is also commonly called staph. It is also a member of the normal flora of the body. Staph was discovered in Aberdeen, Scotland in 1880 by Sir Alexander Ogston. ]]> 2018-07-15 19:44:32 UTC https://padlet.com/cayoung01/t5xarx2a7dzn/wish/270241058 cayoung01 https://padlet.com/cayoung01/t5xarx2a7dzn/wish/270241795 Many healthy people carry this bacteria around their nose and skin. When skin becomes wounded or punctured, the bacteria can find its way in and cause other problems. Kids can carry the bacteria without knowing it and pass it along to others. Dirty hands and finger nails are also a problem when it comes to Staph. Anyone can get a staph infection. ]]> 2018-07-15 20:15:49 UTC https://padlet.com/cayoung01/t5xarx2a7dzn/wish/270241795