Many inquiries have been made regarding staph infection, or staphylococcus. It is becoming more and more popular among college students.
There are different types of infection ranging from boils to flesh-eating infections. The most common type of infection is called cellulitis, and it affects the skin’s deeper layers. It starts out as a small inflammation that is tender. The inflamed area may swell or turn red on the skins surface or become an open skin sore or ulcer.
Staph infection can be treated with antibiotics.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "Health care-associated infections account for an estimated 1.7 million infections and 99,000 associated deaths each year in American hospitals."
Why, you ask? Because places such as hospitals are hotbeds for staphylococcus.
According to Kidshealth.org, "These bacteria can live harmlessly on many skin surfaces, especially around the nose, mouth, genitals, and anus. But when the skin is punctured or broken for any reason, staph bacteria can enter the wound and cause an infection." When a patient recieves a vaccination or anyone acquires an injury, the bacteria can easily enter the body and begin its course.
Let's face it, college students are likely to acquire injuries. When that injury is acquired in a bacteria infested dorm room, the results are a breeding ground for staph.
There are different types of infection ranging from boils to flesh-eating infections. The most common type of infection is called cellulitis, and it affects the skin’s deeper layers. It starts out as a small inflammation that is tender. The inflamed area may swell or turn red on the skins surface or become an open skin sore or ulcer.
Staph infection can be treated with antibiotics.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "Health care-associated infections account for an estimated 1.7 million infections and 99,000 associated deaths each year in American hospitals."
Why, you ask? Because places such as hospitals are hotbeds for staphylococcus.
According to Kidshealth.org, "These bacteria can live harmlessly on many skin surfaces, especially around the nose, mouth, genitals, and anus. But when the skin is punctured or broken for any reason, staph bacteria can enter the wound and cause an infection." When a patient recieves a vaccination or anyone acquires an injury, the bacteria can easily enter the body and begin its course.
Let's face it, college students are likely to acquire injuries. When that injury is acquired in a bacteria infested dorm room, the results are a breeding ground for staph.
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