Infections after surgery are one of the main ways that people get Staph and MRSA. I just created a new page showing photos of a MRSA infection as it progressed over 14 months. The series of images show the progress of a skin infection that has not responded well to conventional antibiotic treatments. You can see the progression photos here:
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Tag Archives: MRSA Infection
Recent MRSA and Staph statistics and trends
Are MRSA infections on the rise, or are they beginning to decrease? Are MRSA and Staph more common in the elderly or in children?
Well, it depends…
To better understand the possible dangers of MRSA and Staph, it’s best to get a clear picture of the relevant statistics and trends. The answers to questions about MRSA and Staph statistics and specific facts about Staph depend on the context.
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MRSA cellulitis – a growing problem
Cellulitis is one of the most painful, quickly spreading and potentially deadly types of infections that can be caused by Staph or MRSA. Because these infections are becoming more common, it’s best to know what to look for and what to do if you think you have it. MRSA cellulitis can take a long time to get rid of. And like other types of MRSA and Staph, it is prone to recurring and can be difficult to treat.
MRSA strikes another family member
This morning my cousin was diagnosed with a Mersa infection (more correctly known as MRSA). She likely got it from a recent hospital visit to see another family member. She had a small cut on her leg that hadn’t been getting better and she just got back from her doctor. Any break in your skin (a cut, scratch, scrape, etc) can provide easy entry for MRSA bacteria to get into your body.
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Stopping Staph and MRSA permanently
Staph and MRSA infections often recur over and over again and antibiotics do nothing to stop this recurring cycle. Even natural remedies, no matter how potent, are usually insufficient by themselves to stop MRSA and keep it from recurring too. The truth is, most people need a systematic method to get rid of MRSA and Staph for good.
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The first challenge people have with Staph and MRSA
Even though Staph and MRSA are on the rise, these infections are not usually household terms. In fact, most people have little or no knowledge of Staph and MRSA before they get infected. The first big challenge most infection sufferers have is understanding just what it is they’re dealing with.
Unfortunately, there’s a lot of confusion, ignorance and many half-truths about Staph and MRSA. The internet can be hard to sort through and separate fact from myth. Even doctors and other medical professionals can be in the dark about proper diagnoses, treatment and prevention of these infections.
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The MRSA virus myth
The term MRSA virus gets used quite a bit to describe MRSA infections. Unfortunately, this term is not only inaccurate, it can also cause crucial misunderstandings about what MRSA is and how it’s treated.
Basically, MRSA is a bacteria, not a virus. Common examples of bacteria that can cause infections are MRSA, Staph, Strep., E. coli, Salmonella and C. difficile. Some of the most common viruses are hepatitis, herpes, HIV/AIDS, the flu and the common cold.
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Why MRSA testing is important
Almost every day I hear from someone afraid they might have MRSA or Staph because of the symptoms they have. Many people say they had never even heard of MRSA before they got sick. Unfortunately, many common Staph and MRSA symptoms are the same for other types of infections too.
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