Wednesday, November 09, 2005

Staphylococcus Aureus And Wounds

Staphylococcus aureus and wounds: a review of tea tree oil as a promising antimicrobial.

...Antibiotic-resistant bacteria continue to be a major health concern worldwide. In particular, Staphylococcus aureus, both methicillin-resistant and -sensitive, are of concern in their ability to cause difficult skin and underlying tissue infections...

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Staphylococcal Infections

...Introduction - Staph infections are very common. The bacteria look like innocent clusters of grapes under the microscope....

...What is it? Staph bacteria surround us! They are often found on the surface of healthy people’s skin. Infection occurs if they enter the skin, or enter the body through another route....

...Skin infections are especially common and include impetigo, conjunctivitis, cellulitis, acne, boils, styes, and infected wounds or hangnails. Staph can be associated with mild blocked tear ducts in newborns. Staph scalded skin syndrome.....

..The symptoms of a Staph infection vary depending on the location and severity of the infection...

...Staph may produce pus wherever it appears...

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