by Stephen Turitz

Staphylococcus, or more kindly known as staph infection is a group of different bacteria, of a similar type which is able to cause a whole lot of different illnesses. It affects different parts of the body in different ways, and these illnesses can range from mild: with no or very little treatment required, to very serious illnesses which require intensive treatment and can be potentially life threatening.

The Greek language is the source of the scientific name for these bacteria – Staphyle: a bunch of grapes, and Kokkos: berries. This means bacteria which looks like either a bunch of grapes or berries when looked at under the microscope.

For those of you with a more scientific bent, it is gram-positive, facultative anaerobic unencapsulated cocci. Don’t try to say that when you have had a few drinks. To understand these a little better we don’t need to know the scientific stuff.

“Oh dear, I do believe that my wound has been infected by gram-positive, facultative anaerobic un-encapsulated cocci”, no one will understand a word you are saying but it will certainly make you appear to be very bright.

It also occurs on other parts of the body, but is more rare. Generally speaking they do not cause illness unless the skin is broken by an injury and they invade the site of the injury, multiplying and causing infection.

Much like any other illness some people are more prone to these infections than others. Staph infections are a danger to newborn babies, feeding mothers, people with illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer and lung disease and people who make use of intravenous drugs, for recreational or other purposes.

It can also affect people who have weak immune systems and people who have had surgery, but virtually anyone is able to contract a staph infection.

Skin infections are the most common, the area affected is generally painful, red, swollen and pus is usually present. In breastfeeding women it can cause mastitis, which releases bacteria into the mothers’ milk. And when this bacteria gets into the bloodstream more serious illnesses can occur.

About the Author:
It could be your worst nightmare. Check into a hospital and then come out with a staff infection. Thousands of Americans have had this happen, see what they’ve done.

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