Question about the staph infection outbreak?

Question

So I've seen bits and pieces of the staph infection on the news and there was an announcement about it at our high school. So i was hoping some one could help explaining some things to me. I was wondering if this was or is going to become an epidemic? From what I've heard there are no reported cases of the deadly strain in our area. I live in Wisconsin and I was wondering if I am at high risk catching the infection? and lastly I was wondering should I be worried about this or will I be safe with just using common sense and proper hygiene?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

I was wondering if this was or is going to become an epidemic? UNKNOWN

From what I've heard there are no reported cases of the deadly strain in our area. I live in Wisconsin and I was wondering if I am at high risk catching the infection?
NO, AT LEAST, NOT YET.


and lastly I was wondering should I be worried about this or will I be safe with just using common sense and proper hygiene?

WELL WASHING YOUR HANDS THOROUGHLY SEVERAL TIMES A DAY IS THE PRIMARY PROTECTION.
not putting a finger in you eye or mouth is good.
if you get a cut, not touching it with your unwashed hands is good. And not bathing someone who has the disease, especially not perform general nursing for them without gloves is important.

Answer 3

wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with lots of hot water and soap and friction. If you get a cut or a scrape, have it taken care by the burse right away with an antibiotic ointment and a bandage.
My mother has had MRSA for years and simple precautions like the above have kept it from spreading to the rest of the family

Answer 4

Keep your hands clean, since that transfers alot of infections. I work in a hospital and there has been 3 cases of death in children through out my city :( I have told my nephew the importance of washing his hands and using hand sanitizer.

Never think that you are not prone to any infection or bug (virus) going around. Everybody is different. Encourage people to wash their hands

Answer 5

MRSA - Antibiotic-Resistant “Staphylococcus aureus” Skin Infections

A huge number of people are being diagnosed with MRSA (skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus - staph bacteria) that are resistant to many known and previously used antibiotics (the drugs that kill bacteria). These resistant strains of staph are commonly known as “MRSA” (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus).

Staph bacteria are most often found in the nasal passages and on the skin of people. Most of the time, staph carried in the nose or on the skin does not cause infection. When it does, it usually causes minor infections, such as boils or abscesses. However, sometimes staph can cause more serious infections such as pneumonia, joint, and bloodstream infections. These are serious infections and require immediate treatment.

Staph infections often begin when staph bacteria enter the body through an injury to the skin, such as a cut or graze or surgical proceedure. Symptoms of a staph skin infection include redness, warmth, swelling, tenderness of the skin and boils or blisters.

The Spread Of Staph

Even the cleanest person can get a staph infection. Staph can rub off the skin of an infected person and onto the skin of another person when they have prolonged skin to skin contact. Staph from an infected person can also get onto a commonly shared item or surface and then get onto the skin of the person who touches it next. Examples of commonly shared items are towels, benches in saunas or hot tubs and athletic equipment - in other words, anything that could have touched the skin of a staph infected person can carry the bacteria to the skin of another person.

Preventing Staph Infections

Clean your hands and skin often. Spray with The New Silver Solution. Avoid prolonged skin-to-skin contact with anyone you suspect could have a staph skin infection. Do not share personal items (e.g. razors, towels, etc.) with other persons and keep your towels and clothes clean. Clean items that you share with other people (e.g. towels, razors, athletic equipment) before you use them.

Actions To Take If You Think You Have A Staph Infection

If you suspect that you might have a staph skin infection, consult your healthcare provider as soon as possible. Early treatment can help prevent the infection from getting worse. Be sure to follow all the directions your healthcare provider gives you, even when you start to feel better. If you are prescribed antibiotics, finish all of the doses because incomplete treatment of staph infections can lead to antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The New Silver Solution can be taken with antibiotics, in fact, tests have proven that using The New Silver Solution in conjunction with antibiotics enables deeper and more penetrative ability in killing staph bacteria.

If my healthcare provider has told me that I have an antibiotic-resistant staph (MRSA) skin infection, what can I do to keep others from getting infected?

Please take the following steps to prevent the spread of antibiotic-resistant staph skin infection to others:

1. Treat area with The New Silver Solution. Keep the infected area covered with clean, dry bandages. Pus, Mucus and drainage from an infected wound is very infectious.

2. Thoroughly wash your hands frequently with soap and warm water, especially after changing bandages or touching the infected skin. Throw away used dressings promptly and spray your hands with The New Silver Solution.

3. Regularly clean and disinfect your bathroom and personal items. Wash soiled towels, bedding and clothes with hot water. Bleach when possible. Drying bedding and clothes in a hot-air dryer, rather than air-drying also helps kill bacteria. Wipe down surfaces with The New Silver Solution.

4. Inform any healthcare providers who treat you, that you have a history of an antibiotic-resistant staph (MRSA) skin infection and that you are using The New Silver Solution to fight the infection.

5. Ensure that you take The New Silver Solution internally, on a daily basis.

6. Do not share razors, towels or similar items with other people.

If you have questions about MRSA, please talk with your health care provider. Most Doctors and especially Surgeons, will recommend the use of The New Silver Solution.

http://www.mrsamedical.com/

Answer 6

proper hygiene is the answer, handwashing should be the main defense. staph infxn can be transmitted directly.

Answer 7

Sounds like athletes get it... be careful,be clean
and dont use the locker rooms or showers,
I hear that where it spreads