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Staph Infection BluesI suffered from staph infection off and on from 2004 until Jan. 2011. My problem could have been resolved, had I known 7 years ago what I know now.
From Housewife to Career Woman and College StudentI went from hard working woman to a housewife very quickly, due to medical problems. I adjusted and loved my life. Then, the tables turned... I had to go back to work and my life changed forever. Is it worth it?- Almost Half of the U.S. Meat Supply is Contaminated with Staph BacteriaMethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has been largely found in hospitals, now it's in our meat supply.
- US Meat and Poultry Widely Contaminated with Drug-Resistant Staph Bacteria"-Drug-resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus, a bacteria linked to a wide range of human diseases, are present in meat and poultry from U.S. grocery stores at unexpectedly high rates..."
Decolonization Treatment May Help Prevent Staph Aureus Infections in Hospitalized PatientsDecolonizing newly admitted hospital patients by using nasal antibiotics and body washes may help decrease serious Staph aureus infections in hospitalized patients.- Staph Bacteremia Mortality Predicted by the Presence of Staph in UrineThe presence of Staph bacteria in the urine of patients with Staph bacteremia predicts a two-fold increase in the risk of mortality according to a new study in the journal BMC Infectious Diseases.
- Staph Infection First HandSome of the symptoms and results from a Staph Infection.
- I've Been Told I Have a Staph Infection, What Does that Mean?An informative article explaining what it means to have a Staph infection.
Cell Phones, Staph and Superbugs and My Sick ChildA recent study showed cell phones in hospitals harbor germs that can be passed on to patients. Teens pass around cell phones all the time. Are they upping the chance that they'll catch a nasty bug from someone in the group?- Swimmers at Ocean Beaches at Risk for StaphSwimming in the ocean, while a wonderful, healthy activity, may put swimmers at risk of exposure to staph infections from organisms that lurk in the ocean water, according to a new research study in Miami, Florida.
- Protecting Yourself and Your Pet from Staph Bacteriathis article explains the staph bacteria and tells how it is contracted and who people can protect themselves and their animal.
- How to Beat MRSA Staph Skin Infections When Doctors Aren't Helping YouWhat the doctors aren't telling you.
- Can You Get a Staph Infection from Food?This article discusses the issue of staph food poisoning.
- Staph Superbug Infections Prevented by Over the Counter Product, First AidWith methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria (MSRA) estimated to be responsible for more deaths than AIDS in 2005, new research suggests that an over the counter product could help defend against contracting the bacteria.
How to Protect Yourself from the Staph Infection-MRSAThe rampant community associated staph infection, MRSA, is preventable-here's how.- 3 Ways to Protect Your Loved Ones or Your Class from Staph Bacteria InfectionBecause it is spread by direct skin-to-skin contact, Staph is a concern among schools, daycares, and other places where people gather. Here are 3 ways to protect yourself and others from Staph.
- How My Husband's Staph Infection Has Affected Our LivesThe staph bug is all over the news. Everyone is curious and scared about staph. My husband has staph and it is in my home. Find out how it has affected my family.
- Staphylococcus Aureus: The Golden StaphStaphylococcus Aureus nearly killed me. It is now making headline news and being linked to deaths around the country.
- Many Staph Superbug Infections Come from Healthcare FacilitiesStaph Superbug is also known as Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus or MRSA. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, most staph superbug infections are health care related.
- Introducing Super Bug a Staph Infection No One WantsWhat exactly is this staph infection the medical community is calling the super bug? The Staph Super bug is a drug resistant form of a staph infection also called a MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus).
- New Superbug May Surpass AIDS' Infection RateEvery day we, as a society, deal with infections. However, the growth rate of those infections are growing at an alarming rate and this article gives an overview of how we can preserve and prevent these infections.
- Staph Superbug Infecting AmericansOfficials in Pinellas County, Florida are cautious about the recent cases of MRSA around the country, but warn the community not to overreact; MRSA infections can be treated and are preventable with proper handwashing techniques.
Hand-Washing Prevents Spread of Staph SuperbugA health professional's experience with the Super Bug MRSA and ways to prevent the spread of this disease.- Preventative Measures in Place in New York for Staph Super BugAt Tioga nursing facility, measures are in place to control and prevent the spread of the worst staph infection to hit the nation. This staph infection earns the name super bug because it is hard to get rid of.
- MRSA Staph and "Superbug" Outbreaks in Schools: What You Need to Know to Keep Your Child SafeNew forms of Staph and "super bugs" are drug-resistant and deadly. What should you do if a child in your son or daughter's school comes down with a deadly form of Staph, meningitis or "superbug" ?
Staph Infection Breakout Closes School in Jonesboro, ArkansasStaph bacteria is causing a lot of pain for local children. Information is prevention!!
Cell Phones Breed Staph and Other BacteriaThe cell phone, instant communication gone mobile, but did you know millions of bacteria, including those that cause Staph Infection, are running rampant on your handset? Find out why and how, and what you can do about it.
Superbug Spreading - Drug-resistant Staph Infection Making a ComebackA once rare skin infection which is resistant to drugs is making a come back. Bugs spread has scientists and doctors puzzled as they scramble to find a treatment.- Staph Skin Infections: Everything You Need to KnowAccording to the news Staphylococcus aureus (staph) skin infections are on the rise, and not only in their traditional breeding grounds of medical environments, but outside of them as well.
- How to Get Rid of a BoilBoils are not only ugly, but they're painful. Here are some tips for treating them as well as preventing them.
Potentially Deadly Insect BitesAfter an endurance ride, I became ill with a staph infection and potentially Lyme disease. This is a narrative of my experience with this potentially fatal illness.- Fallopian Tube Infection Symptoms and CausesDoes your doctor suspect a fallopian tube infection? Here we will explore and explain this condition.
- Boils Causes and CuresThere may be many reasons for having boils, some of which are serious, and other times nothing to worry about.
- Remedy for BoilsThe Best Remedy For Boils!
MRSA - Are You at Risk?MRSA can become life threatening. This is no ordinary staph infection.- Do You Feel Safe at Highway Rest Areas?This article looks at Public Rest Areas along interstate highways.
- Managing Staph, Strep & E.Coli Infections in Your Dog with ClavamoxFor dogs suffering from infection, the use of Clavamox is quite common.
Diagnosing and Treating Bone InfectionThis article identifies what bone infection is, how it happens, how it can be diagnosed, and the common methods of treatment.- Treating Boils and CarbunclesBoils and carbuncles are skin leisions that are caused by a staph infection within the structures of the skin. If left untreated they may cause serious complications.
- The Risks of Brain InfectionsThe following is an overview of th various brain infections and the associated risks.
