What is Staphylococcus aureus?

Staphylococcus aureus, or S. aureus, was discovered in 1880 by a Scottish surgeon named Sir Alexander Ogston. About 25% of the human population bears S. aureus in the nose, mouth, anal and genital areas and on the skin with small or no effects of bacteria. S. Aureus is the main cause of many diseases and diseases, including pimples and cooks, pneumonia and meningitis. Staph infection and poisoning are among the most important diseases for which S. Aureus is responsible.

One Staphylococcus aureus trunk causes stafte infection that develops when S. Aureus gets access to the body with an open cut or painful, catheter or respiratory tube. Staff infections can be smaller - for example, pimple or serious - such as pneumonia syndrome or toxic shock. Skin infections cause the infected area of ​​the skin to be red, swollen and painful to the touch. Symptoms of more serious staff infection include headache, chills, cough and Avařka.

Cellulite is a staff infection that affects a deeper VRStvvy skin. This type of staff infection is very common, although it can be more serious in people with weaker immune systems such as people with diabetes. Cellulite is generally treated with antibiotics.

Other causes of common staphylococcus aureus is food poisoning. In certain circumstances, when bacteria S. auerus attack food, multiply and produce toxins. Foods that have been contaminated with Staph food may not show any signs of bad. They have no smell. Some meals such as meat, eggs, dairy products and salads such as tuna are more susceptible to the development of staphylococcal food.

symptoms of food poisoning come quickly and strong, usually within hours. Symptoms include nausea and vomiting, abdominal cramps, headache and fatigue. Severpires depend on how much of the corrupt food has been consumed, the age of man and general health. Symptoms usually scatter behindtwo to three days.

meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a Staphylococcus aureus tribe, which is highly resistant to some antibiotics. While other forms of S. aureus are treated with antibiotics such as meticillin, penicillin and amoxicillin, MRSA does not respond well to these antibiotics. Instead, MRSA is treated with drainage of wounds and prescribing antibiotics that are effective against MRSA. In some cases, the combination of antibiotics can work effectively in the fight against MRSA.

The best defense against Staphylococcus Aureus includes often washing hands with warm soapy water, especially after using the bathroom or be in public. Sharing personal belongings such as toothbrush, eating equipment, drinking glass or towel. The cut or pain that occurs should be examined by a healthcare worker.

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