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@manji1680344876 · 19 Mar 2022

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What Is Staph Infections

Anyone can develop staph infection this is because it is a contagious disease and can be transferred by direct contact with affected people. Many staph infections arise from already existing bacteria present in the skin of an individual. So there is no incubation period for these bacteria although during contraction from one being to another it can take a period of 5 to 10 days at most. Most groups who are at greater risk include breastfeeding mothers, infants, and those with a weak immune system.

What Is Staph Infection
Staph infection is a group of bacteria or types of germs mostly found on skins of individuals and can live also live in the mouth or nose of a healthy individual. It can cause multiple diseases.

Transmission

Mostly occurs when one touches a victim's skin or direct contact with infected sores or wounds or with personal items like a razor blade, syringe, handkerchief. When one touches contaminated areas or items is likely to have an infection.

Staph infection is much spread in contaminated areas like schools, market areas this is likely to happen because people tend to share personal items. Staph infection can cause a serious problem if it gets in the blood, so it’s advisable to keep an eye on it.

Causes And Symptoms Of Staph Infection

Staph infection is caused by a bacteria known as staphylococcus, there are many types of staph bacteria but common ones are staphylococcus aureus, most of these bacteria cause no problem at the start but may be very dangerous if not treated with time. This is because they tend to enter the bloodstream, bones, and lungs of an individual hence tempering with the normal functioning of the body hence endangering the life of the individual.

•    Open sores or wounds can lead to infection this is because the damage of the skin can lead to bacteria hence weakening the protection of the body.

•    Touching of individuals affected can lead to the infection.
•    Touching contaminated areas can lead to infection this is because the individual will tend to touch the skin or the mouth and nose which are risky parts

Symptoms Of Staph Infection

Staph infection symptoms may include an area of skin that appears.

•    Red
•    Swollen
•    Painful lamp
•    Pus

These symptoms are much more painful and irritating but can develop worse if not treated with time and can also be dangerous if not treated properly or left untreated.

Common Symptoms Include

•    Boils
•    Stye
•    Blisters

BOILS – are red, swollen painful lump that develops in many places like armpits, butts. It grows and enlarges and it’s filled up with pus. It’s too much itching which makes a lot of people feel like scratching it now and then. Anyone affected should see the doctor.
STYE- small painful red pump that grows at the base of the eyelash, it’s too much itching, and sometimes it tends to pain, it is advisable not to tamper with it until its yellowish in color and now you can take the pus out using cotton to avoid transmitting it to other individuals.

Mostly Asked Questions About The Symptoms

When to see a doctor?
It’s advisable when an area of the red or irritated part is has pus or you feel fever.

Treatments of the staph infection?
•    Treatment involves antibiotics administered by the doctor.
•    Draining of infected areas
•    Maintaining high standard hygiene

How serious is staph?

Staph if not treated causes a serious a problem if it gets in the blood.

Can staph infection kill?

It’s rare but if left untreated for a long period it can because it can lead to food poisoning.

Conclusion

Staph infection is a controllable disease. People need to be keen on their hygiene like washing hands regularly stop sharing personal items and by doing so we’ll have free staph infection world. Everyone is advised to take part on their side and we’ll be assured of good health. Let’s join hands and fight staph infection.