Staphylococcus or staph is a group of bacteria that can cause a multitude of diseases. Staph infections can cause illness directly by infection or indirectly by the toxins they produce. Symptoms and signs of a staph infection include redness, swelling, pain, and drainage of pus. Minor skin infections are treated with an antibiotic ointment, while more serious infections are treated with intravenous antibiotics.
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Skin Rash
The word "rash" means an outbreak of red bumps on the body. The way people use this term, "a rash" can refer to many different skin conditions. The most common of these are scaly patches of skin and red, itchy bumps or patches all over the place.
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Food Poisoning
Food poisoning is common, but can also be life threatening. The symptoms for food poisoning are fever, abdominal pain, headache, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. Food poisoning has many causes, for example, chemicals (from toxic fish or plants) and bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus or Salmonella). Treatment of food poisoning depends upon the cause.
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What Are Boils (Skin Abscesses)?
A boil is a skin abscess, a collection of pus localized deep in the skin. There are several different types of boils. Among them are the following: furuncle or carbuncle, cystic acne, hidradenitis suppurativa, and pilonidal cyst.
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Cancer
Cancer is a disease caused by an abnormal growth of cells, also called malignancy. It is a group of 100 different diseases, and is not contagious. Cancer can be treated through chemotherapy, a treatment of drugs that destroy cancer cells.
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Cellulitis
Cellulitis is an acute spreading bacterial infection below the surface of the skin characterized by redness, warmth, inflammation, and pain. The most common cause of cellulitis is the bacteria staph (Staphylococcus aureus).
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Dehydration
Dehydration is the excessive loss of body water. There are a number of causes of dehydration including heat exposure, prolonged vigorous exercise, and some diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms of dehydration include headache, lightheadedness, constipation, and bad breath. Treatment for dehydration is to replace lost fluids and electrolytes.
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Diarrhea
Diarrhea is a change is the frequency and looseness of bowel movements. Symptoms associated with diarrhea are cramping, abdominal pain, and the sensation of rectal urgency. Causes of diarrhea include viral, bacterial, or parasite infection, gastroenteritis, food poisoning, and drugs. Absorbents and anti-motility medications are used to treat diarrhea.
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Diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2)
Diabetes is a chronic condition characterized by high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. The two types of diabetes are referred to as type 1 (insulin dependent) and type 2 (non-insulin dependent). Symptoms of diabetes include increased urine output, thirst, hunger, and fatigue. Treatment of diabetes depends on the type.
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Fever in Adults and Children
Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 F (37 C), in practice, a person is usually not considered to have a significant fever until the temperature is above 100.4 F (38 C). Fever is part of the body's own disease-fighting arsenal; rising body temperatures apparently are capable of killing off many disease-producing organisms.
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Shingles: Contagious, Treatment, and Causes
Shingles, or herpes zoster, is a painful rash caused by the varicella zoster virus. Other shingles symptoms include headache, fever, nausea, and body aches. Treatment focuses on pain management and shortening the duration of the illness with antiviral medications.
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Pneumonia
Pneumonia is inflammation of the lungs caused by fungi, bacteria, or viruses. Symptoms and signs include cough, fever, shortness of breath, and chills. Antibiotics treat pneumonia, and the choice of the antibiotic depends upon the cause of the infection.
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Ingrown Hair
Ingrown hairs may be caused by improper shaving, waxing, or blockage of the hair follicle. Symptoms and signs of ingrown hairs include itching, tenderness, and small red pus bumps. Ingrown hairs usually heal on their own, but topical antibiotics, chemical depilatories, and hair-removal laser may be used in the treatment of ingrown hairs.
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Shock (Medical)
Medical shock is a life-threatening medical condition. There are several types of medical shock, including: septic shock, anaphylactic shock, cardiogenic shock, hypovolemic shock, and neurogenic shock. Causes of shock include: heart attack, heart failure, heavy bleeding (internal and external), infection, anaphylaxis, spinal cord injury, severe burns, chronic vomiting or diarrhea. Low blood pressure is the key sign of sock. Treatment is dependant upon the type of shock.
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Sepsis
Sepsis (blood poisoning) is a potentially deadly infection with signs and symptoms that include elevated heart rate, low or high temperature, rapid breathing and/or a white blood cell count that is too high or too low and has more than 10% band cells. Most cases of sepsis are caused by bacterial infections, and some cases are caused by fungal infections. Treatment requires hospitalization, IV antibiotics, and therapy to treat any organ dysfunction.
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Impetigo: Treatment, Symptoms, and Complications
Impetigo is a contagious skin infection caused by staph and strep bacteria. There are two types of impetigo: nonbullous and bullous. Symptoms of nonbullous impetigo include small blisters on the nose, face, arms, or legs and possibly swollen glands. Bullous impetigo signs include blisters in various areas, particularly in the buttocks area. Treatment involves gentle cleansing, removing the crusts of popped blisters, and the application of prescription-strength mupirocin antibiotic ointment.
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Sty
A sty is a bump that forms on the eyelid as a result of a blocked gland. Styes may be caused by infections, burns, or trauma to the eyelid. Most styes resolve on their own. The application of warm compresses can speed healing. In some cases, steroid injection or incision and drainage may be necessary. Keeping the area clean and consuming a diet high in omega-3-fatty acids may help prevent the formation of styes.
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Heart Disease
Heart disease (coronary artery disease) occurs when plaque builds up in the coronary arteries, the vessels that supply blood to the heart. Heart disease can lead to heart attack. Risk factors for heart disease include: Smoking High blood pressure High cholesterol Diabetes Family history Obesity Angina, shortness of breath, and sweating are just a few symptoms that may indicate a heart attack. Treatment of heart disease involves control of heart disease risk factors through lifestyle changes, medications, and/or stenting or bypass surgery. Heart disease can be prevented by controlling heart disease risk factors.
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Bladder Infection (Cystitis)
Bladder infection is an infection of the bladder, usually caused by bacteria or, rarely, by Candida. Certain people, including females, the elderly, men with enlarged prostates, and those with chronic medical conditions are at increased risk for bladder infection. Bladder infections are treated with antibiotics, but cranberry products and adequate hydration may help prevent bladder infections.
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Nausea and Vomiting
Nausea is an uneasiness of the stomach that often precedes vomiting. Nausea and vomiting are not diseases, but they are symptoms of many conditions. There are numerous cases of nausea and vomiting. Some causes may not require medical treatment, for example, motion sickness, and other causes may require medical treatment by a doctor, for example, heart attack, lung infections, bronchitis, and pneumonia. Some causes of nausea and vomiting may be life-threatening, for example, heart attack, abdominal obstruction, and cancers. Treatment of nausea and vomiting depends upon the cause.
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Insulin Resistance
Insulin resistance is the diminished ability of cells to respond to the action of insulin in transporting glucose (sugar) from the bloodstream into muscle and other tissues. There are no signs or symptoms of insulin resistance. Causes of insulin can include conditions such as stress, obesity, metabolic syndrome, and steroid use. Some of the risk factors for insulin resistance include fatty liver, heart disease, strokes, peripheral vascular disease, high cholesterol, and smoking. Treatment for insulin resistance are lifestyle changes and if necessary, medication.
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Cuts, Scrapes, and Puncture Wounds
Cuts, scrapes, and puncture wounds are common, and most people will experience one of these in their lifetime. Evaluating the injury, and thoroughly cleaning the injury is important. Some injuries should be evaluated by a doctor, and a tetanus shot may be necessary. Treatment will depend upon the severity of the injury.
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Diabetes Treatment: Medication, Diet, and Insulin
The major goal in treating diabetes is controlling elevated blood sugar without causing abnormally low levels of blood sugar. Type 1 diabetes is treated with: insulin, exercise, and a diabetic diet. Type 2 diabetes is first treated with: weight reduction, a diabetic diet, and exercise. When these measures fail to control the elevated blood sugar, oral medications are used. If oral medications are still insufficient, insulin medications are considered.
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MRSA
MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) bacteria causes skin infections with the following signs and symptoms: cellulitis, abscesses, carbuncles, impetigo, styes, and boils. Normal skin tissue doesn't usually allow MRSA infection to develop. Individuals with depressed immune systems and people with cuts, abrasions, or chronic skin disease are more susceptible to MRSA infection.
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Gestational Diabetes (Diabetes during Pregnancy))
Learning how to avoid gestational diabetes is possible and maintaining a healthy weight and diet before and during pregnancy can help. Discover risk factors, tests and treatments for, and signs and symptoms of gestational diabetes.
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Neutropenia
Neutropenia is a marked decrease in the number of neutrophils, neutrophils being a type of white blood cell (specifically a form of granulocyte) filled with neutrally-staining granules, tiny sacs of enzymes that help the cell to kill and digest microorganisms it has engulfed by phagocytosis. Signs and symptoms of neutropenia include gum pain and swelling, skin abscesses, recurrent ear and sinus infections, sore mouth, low-grad fever, pneumonia-like symptoms, and pain and irritation around the rectal area. Neutropenia has numerous causes, for example, infections (HIV, TB, mono); medications (chemotherapy); vitamin deficiencies (anemia); bone marrow diseases (leukemias), radiation therapy, autoimmune destruction of neutrophils, and hypersplenism. Treatment of neutropenia depends upon the cause and the health of the patient.
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Is a Staph Infection Contagious?
A staph infection is caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus. Staph can cause boils, food poisoning, cellulitis, toxic shock syndrome, MRSA, and various other illnesses and infections. Most staph infections are transmitted from person to person.
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Gangrene
Gangrene may result when blood flow to a tissue is lost or not adequate to keep the tissue alive. There are two types of gangrene: wet and dry. All cases of wet gangrene are infected by bacteria. Most cases of dry gangrene are not infected. If wet gangrene goes untreated, the patient may die of sepsis within hours or days. Dry gangrene usually doesn't cause the patient to die. Symptoms of dry gangrene include numbness, discoloration, and mummification of the affected tissue. Wet gangrene symptoms include swelling, pain, pus, bad smell, and black appearance of the affected tissue. Treatment depends upon the type of gangrene and how much tissue is compromised by the gangrene.
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Blepharitis
Blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelids. Acne rosacea, staphylococcal bacteria, allergies, sensitivities to makeup or contact lens solutions, head lice, or other conditions may cause blepharitis. Symptoms and signs include itchy eyelids, burning sensation in the eyes, crusting of the eyelids, light sensitivity, red, swollen eyelids, loss of eyelashes, and dandruff of the lashes and eyebrows. Proper eyelid hygiene and a regular cleaning routine controls blepharitis.
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Burns (First Aid)
Burn types are based on their severity: first-degree burns, second-degree burns, and third-degree burns. First-degree burns are similar to a painful sunburn. The damage is more severe with second-degree burns, leading to blistering and more intense pain. The skin turns white and loses sensation with third-degree burns. Burn treatment depends upon the burn location, total burn area, and intensity of the burn.
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Dog Bite
A dog bites about 4.5 million people each year, and about 27,000 will need surgery. Dog bites often become infected and will need medical treatment and management. Make sure that the dog's rabies vaccination is current; if not, rabies treatment may be necessary. A dog bite may cause symptoms and signs like puncture wounds, lacerations, pain, swelling, and redness. Treatment and management of a dog bite in and infant, child, teen, or adult depends upon the severity of the wound.
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What Happens If a Bartholin Abscess Bursts?
Bartholin abscess is a pocket of pus that builds up over the Bartholin glands in females. If a Bartholin abscess bursts, it may resolve on its own in a few days without treatment. However, it is advisable to visit the doctor to avoid the spread of the infection.
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Spider Bites (Black Widow and Brown Recluse)
Most spiders in the United States are harmless; however, black widow and brown recluse spider bites may need medical treatment. Symptoms of a harmless spider bite generally include pain, redness, and irritation. Signs and symptoms of black widow spider bite include pain immediately, redness, burning, and swelling at the site of the bite. Sometimes the person will feel a pinprick or double fang marks. Brown recluse spider bite symptoms and signs are a mild sting, followed by severe pain and local redness. These symptoms usually develop within eight hours or more after the bite. Black widow and brown recluse spider bites have similar symptoms, for example, nausea, vomiting, fever, headache, and abdominal or joint pain. Generally, brown recluse and black widow spider bites need immediate medical treatment. If you think that you or someone you know has been bitten by a brown recluse or black widow spider, go to your nearest Urgent Care or Emergency Department for medical treatment.
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Osteomyelitis
Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone. Potential causes include injections around the bone, fractures that puncture the skin, recent surgeries, and bacterial infections that travel from other areas of the body, spreading through the blood to the bone. Symptoms include pain, fever, chills, stiffness, and nausea. Treatment involves antibiotics and pain medications. Surgery is sometimes necessary.
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Endocarditis
Endocarditis, a serious infection of one of the four heart valves is caused by growth of bacteria on one of the heart valves; leading to an infected massed called a "vegetation." The infection can be caused by having bacteria in the bloodstream after dental work, colonoscopy, or other similar procedures. Endocarditis symptoms include fever, fatigue, weakness, chills, aching muscles and joints, night sweats, edema in the legs, feet, or abdomen, malaise, shortness of breath and small skin lesions. Treatment for endocarditis is generally aggressive antibiotic treatment.
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Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE)
Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) infection is the most common type of infection acquired by patients while hospitalized. Patients at risk for VRE are those who are already ill, and hospitalized, including individuals with diabetes, elderly, ICU patients, kidney failure patients, or patients requiring catheters. Enterococci can survive for months in the digestive tract and female genital tract. Other risk factors for acquiring VRE include those how have been previously treated with vancomycin and combinations of other antibiotics. Treatment of VRE is generally with other antibiotics other than vancomycin. Prevention of VRE can be achieved by proper hand hygiene.
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Necrotizing Fasciitis
Necrotizing fasciitis is also known as a flesh-eating bacterial infection, Fournier's gangrene, suppurative fasciitis, and necrotizing cellulitis. The disease is occasionally caused by fungi, but most cases are caused by bacteria that enter the skin through insect bites, cuts, puncture wounds, or surgical incisions. Signs and symptoms include pain, redness, swelling, fever, chills, skin ulceration, bullae formation, black scabs, gas formation, and fluid draining from the site of infection. Treatment involves hospitalization, the use of intravenous antibiotics, and debridement of the necrotic tissue.
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Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is an infection caused by Streptococcus or Staphylococcus. Toxic shock syndrome symptoms include low blood pressure, fever, and a rash with peeling skin. Treatment involves IV fluids to treat the shock, IV antibiotics, cleaning infected wounds, and hospitalization in the intensive care for other assorted treatments.
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Is a Sty Contagious?
A sty is an infected eyelash hair follicle or meibomian gland. Staph causes most styes. Styes can be treated at home with warm compresses that usually facilitate the drainage of the infection.
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Metabolic Syndrome
The main features of metabolic syndrome include insulin resistance, hypertension (high blood pressure), cholesterol abnormalities, and an increased risk for clotting. Patients are most often overweight or obese. Lifestyle modification such as the Mediterranean diet, exercise, and quitting smoking are the preferred treatment of metabolic syndrome.
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Vascular Disease
Vascular disease includes any condition that affects your circulatory system. Vascular disease ranges from diseases of your arteries, veins and lymph vessels to blood disorders that affect circulation.
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How Serious Is a Staph Infection?
A Staphylococcus or staph infection is caused by a germ that may be found in 30% of healthy people’s noses. Most of the time, these bacteria do not cause any health problems. However, in some people, it may cause skin and other organ infections. Most often, staph causes minor skin infections such as a boil. However, if it enters into your bloodstream and other organs, it may turn out to be deadly.
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Is Impetigo Contagious?
Impetigo is a contagious bacterial infection that usually occurs in children ages 2-5. There are two types of impetigo: bullous and nonbullous. With nonbullous impetigo, pus-filled blisters develop, ooze, and crust over on the patient's torso, in contrast with bullous impetigo, which is typically confined to the extremities and the face near the mouth.
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Are Boils Contagious?
A boil is a hair follicle that has been infected with bacteria. Boils can spread if a person's boil touches another person. Treatment typically involves draining the boil and using topical and/or oral antibiotics to eliminate the bacteria inside the boil.
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How Do You Treat An Infected Ingrown Hair?
Learn how to identify and treat an infected ingrown hair, and how to avoid them in the future.
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Tips for Managing Type 1 and 2 Diabetes at Home
Managing your diabetes is a full time commitment. The goal of diabetic therapy is to control blood glucose levels and prevent the complications of diabetes. Information about exercise, diet, and medication will help you manage your diabetes better. Blood glucose reagent strips, blood glucose meters, urine glucose tests, tests for urinary ketones, continuous glucose sensors, and Hemoglobin A1C testing information will enable you to mange your diabetes at home successfully.
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What Is the Main Cause of Cellulitis?
Cellulitis is a common skin infection that can sometimes lead to fatal illness. Learn the signs of cellulitis, and what to do if you have it.
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Staph Infection Causes
Staph or Staphylococcus is a group of bacteria that is found over the skin of most individuals. Staph bacteria usually live inside the nose, but they do not cause an infection. Staph infections may turn deadly if the bacteria invade deeper into the body, entering the bloodstream, joints, bones, lungs, or heart.
Treatment & Diagnosis
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- Is It Easier to Get Staph Infection When You've Had it Before?
- How Do You Get Staph Infection?
- How to Get Rid of a Staph Infection
- Flesh Eating Bacterial Infection
- Superbug Staph (MRSA) Spread in Community
- What Is Norwegian Scabies?
- Sty Facts: What Causes a Sty?
Medications & Supplements
- Penicillin (Antibiotics)
- Amoxicillin (Amoxil) vs. Doxycycline (Vibramycin)
- erythromycin (Ery-Tab, PCE)
- Nitrofurantoin vs. Amoxicillin
- amoxicillin (Amoxil, Moxatag, Larotid)
- Amoxicillin vs. Levaquin
- mupirocin (Bactroban, Centany)
- cefixime (Suprax)
- Amoxicillin vs. Cipro
- Amoxicillin vs. Augmentin (Comparison of Side Effects and Antibiotic Uses)
- Doxycycline vs. Cipro
- cefdinir (Omnicef has been discontinued)
- Amoxicillin vs. Ceftriaxone
- ampicillin
- Nitrofurantoin vs. Bactrim
- Levaquin (levofloxacin) Side Effects, Warnings, and Drug Interactions
- cefpodoxime proxetil (Vantin, Bantan)
- clindamycin, oral (Cleocin)
- Doxycycline vs. Keflex
- Nitrofurantoin vs. Cephalexin
- (Lincocin) lincomycin
- Nitrofurantoin vs. Ciprofloxacin
- Doxycycline vs. Bactrim
- Keflex vs. Penicillin
- levofloxacin (Levaquin) Side Effects and Adverse Effects
- Suprax (cefixime) vs. azithromycin
- Suprax (cefixime) vs. cefuroxime
- Suprax (cefixime) vs. ofloxacin
- cefadroxil, Duricef (Discontinued)
- Suprax (cefixime) vs. Augmentin
- Suprax (cefixime) vs. Keflex (cephalexin)
- tobramycin and dexamethasone (Tobradex, Tobradex ST)
- cefprozil (Cefzil)
- cefaclor (Raniclor)
- Suprax (cefixime) vs. cefpodoxime
- Suprax (cefixime) vs. Rocephin (ceftriaxone)
- Unasyn (ampicillin and sulbactam)
- loracarbef
- Bactroban Cream (mupirocin) Side Effects, Warnings, and Interactions
- tigecycline (Tygacil)
- Side Effects of Polytrim (polymyxin B sulfate/trimethoprim)
- Side Effects of Zyvox (linezolid)
- Amikacin Sulfate Side Effects, Warnings, and Drug Interactions
- Side Effects of Tobrex (tobramycin)
- Side Effects of Cleocin (oral clindamycin)
- Side Effects of Noroxin (norfloxacin)
- Side Effects of Bicillin C-R (penicillin g benzathine/penicillin g procaine)
- Side Effects of Cefadroxil
- Lincocin (lincomycin) Side Effects, Warnings, and Drug Interactions
- Altabax (retapamulin)
- Sivextro (tedizolid phosphate)
Prevention & Wellness
- Research Finds Contagious Staph in Lupus-Related Skin Rashes
- Dangers of 'Superbug' Germs Greater Than Believed
- Are Superbugs Making Themselves at Home in Your Makeup Bag?
- Houseflies: Just How Bad Are They for Your Health?
- Health Tip: Recognizing a Staph Infection
- Infections, Especially UTIs, May Be Triggers for Strokes
- Med Students' Smartphones Loaded With Staph, Other Germs
- Why Some Kids With Eczema Are at Higher Allergy Risk
- 'Superbugs' Hang Out on Hospital Patients
- Hospital Privacy Curtains Could Be Breeding Ground for Germs
- Microbes on International Space Station Are Familiar From Earth
- Fish Slime Could Hold Key to Beating 'Superbug' Infections
- Staph Infections Drop, but Levels Still Worry U.S. Health Officials
- Space Travel Won't Turn Germs Into Superbugs
- Just How Clean Is That Stethoscope?
- Therapy Dogs Can Spread MRSA, But Antibacterials Help Prevent the Danger
- Colds Especially Bad? Your Nose Might Be to Blame
- 'Fish Pedicure' Caused One Woman's Toenails to Stop Growing
- Testing for Penicillin Allergy May Cut 'Superbug' Infection Risk
- Kitchen Towels Laden With Bacteria
- Antibacterial Scrubs for Nurses No Match for Germs
- Certain Staph Bacteria Linked to Eczema
- Hospitals Get Good News About Fighting Staph Infections
- NASA Sends 'Superbug' to the Space Station
- 'Superbug' Infections Down 30 Percent at VA Hospitals
- 'Superbug' Common Among N.C. Hog Workers, Study Says
- Humans Can Pass Staph Germs to Monkeys
- Certain Steroids Raise Risk for Serious Staph Infections
- Seniors Often Bring Drug-Resistant Germs to Rehab Centers
- Diabetes May Raise Risk for Dangerous Staph Infection
- Newborns Vulnerable to Common Staph Infections: Study
- Pig Farmers at Greater Risk for Drug-Resistant Staph Infections: Study
- Obama Unveils Plan to Tackle Antibiotic Resistance
- Antibiotic-Resistant Hospital Germ Traced to U.K. Livestock, Study Finds
- Older Antibiotic Still Works Against Staph Infections, Study Finds
- Contact Sports Boost Spread of 'Superbug' Germs, Study Says
- CDC: 4 People With Enterovirus D68 Have Died
- Sivextro Approved for Severe Skin Infections
- Easy-to-Use IV Antibiotics Could Help Treat Serious Skin Infections
- FDA Approves Antibiotic for Skin Infections
- Homes Now 'Reservoirs' for Superbug MRSA
- Dangerous Bacteria Can Lurk Inside Nose, Study Finds
- Staph Bacteria May Play Role in Eczema-Like Rash, Mouse Study Finds
- 'Superbug' MRSA Infections Aren't Dropping in Children: CDC
- Hospital-Acquired Infections Cost $10 Billion a Year: Study
- New Device IDs Disease-Causing Germs
- Some Farm Workers Harbor Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria, Study Finds
- Deadly 'Super Bug' Controlled in Large Study of Hospitals
- CDC Guidelines Could Cut Bloodstream Infections From Dialysis
- Experimental Staph Vaccine Fails to Work, Study Finds
- Pacifiers Crawling With Germs
- Blood Infections in ICU Cut With Simple Measures: Study
- Nearby Livestock May Raise 'Superbug' Risk
- Eyes May Possess Infection-Killing Power: Study
- African Chimps Carry Drug-Resistant, Human-Linked Staph
- Reused Vials, Unsafe Injections Threatening Patients: CDC
- Antiobiotic Resistance Spikes During Flu Season
- Are We Finally Outsmarting the MRSA Superbug?
- 'Super Bug' May Thrive in Homes Where Kids Have Staph Infections
- Gene Behind Psoriasis Identified, Researchers Say
- Pig-to-Human 'Superbug' May Be Due to Animal Antibiotics
- Some Kids' Surgery Should Include Staph Screening: Study
- Preemies Infected With More Dangerous Types of Bacteria: Study
- Bacteria Flourish in Public Restrooms
- U.S. Is Lagging in Effort to Control Superbugs
- Doorknobs May Be 'Reservoirs' for MRSA
- Drug-Resistant Staph Threatens Cystic Fibrosis Patients
- Staph Infection Risk Rises With Brain, Chest Surgeries
- Immune System Gene Discovery Sheds Light on Staph Infections
- Drug-Resistant Staph Infections Reaching Epidemic Levels in Some Parts of U.S.
- Drug-Resistant Staph Is Here
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