Staph infection Risk, Symptoms and Signs

Staph infection Risk, Symptoms and Signs: Staph infection is an infection with Staphylococcal bacteria a group of bacteria that can cause a multitude of diseases as a result of infection of various tissues of the body. Staph is related illness can range from mild and requiring no treatment to severe and potentially fatal.
Who is at risk for Staph infections?
groups of people are at greater risk, including newborn infants, breastfeeding women, and people with chronic conditions such as diabetes, cancer, vascular disease, and lung disease. Injecting drug users, those with skin injuries or disorders, intravenous catheters, surgical incisions, and those with a weakened immune system all have an increased risk of developing Staph infections.
What are the symptoms and signs of a Staph infection?
Staphylococcal disease of the skin usually results in a localized collection of pus, known as an abscess, boil, or furuncle. The affected area may be red, swollen, and painful. Drainage or pus is common. When Staph is in the blood (bacteremia or sepsis) it can cause high fevers, chills, and low blood pressure.
Visit the medicinenet.com to know more about Staph infection.

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