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Staph infections have a multitude of different causes, such as: Open wounds – This is by far the biggest cause of staph infection. Any open wound, even ones as small as a paper cut, are vulnerable to being infected. Staph bacteria will enter the body through any open wound, so it is important to properly treat, disinfect, and bandage any wounds.
Bullous impetigo is a bacterial skin infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus that results in the formation of large blisters called bullae, usually in areas with skin folds like the armpit, groin, between the fingers or toes, beneath the breast, and between the buttocks.
Treatment is supportive and based upon symptoms, with fluid and electrolyte replacement as the primary goal. Dehydration caused by diarrhea and vomiting is the most common complication. To prevent dehydration, it is important to take frequent sips of a rehydration drink (like water) or try to drink a cup of water or rehydration drink for each ...
Staphylococcus aureus folliculitis [1] Hot-tub folliculitis is caused by the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa. [3] The folliculitis usually occurs after sitting in a hot tub that was not properly cleaned before use. Symptoms are found around the body parts that sit in the hot tub – the legs, hips, chest, buttocks, and surrounding
SSSS is a clinical diagnosis. This is sometimes confirmed by isolation of S. aureus from blood, mucous membranes, or skin biopsy; however, these are often negative. Skin biopsy may show separation of the superficial layer of the epidermis (intraepidermal separation), differentiating SSSS from TEN, wherein the separation occurs at the dermo-epidermal junction (subepidermal separation).
Diagnosis is typically based on the symptoms and appearance. [3] Prevention is by hand washing, avoiding people who are infected, and cleaning injuries. [3] Treatment is typically with antibiotic creams such as mupirocin or fusidic acid. [3] [5] Antibiotics by mouth, such as cefalexin, may be used if large areas are affected. [3]
Eldiara Doucette, Bionic Barbie on TikTok, had arm pain she dismissed as growing pains. Eventually, she was diagnosed with synovial sarcoma. Had arm amputated.
Staphylococcus pseudintermedius is a gram-positive spherically shaped bacterium of the genus Staphylococcus [1] found worldwide. [2] It is primarily a pathogen for domestic animals, [3] [4] but has been known to affect humans as well. [5]