Wednesday, February 08, 2006

Staph Cases Cause Concern

....Some of the skin infections caused by staph include boils, folliculitis, sties and impetigo. In some cases, if staph works its way into the bloodstream the infection can ultimately lead to death....

...We use skin protector during practice and clean the mats every day," said Ritchie, who's been coaching the Knights since Howell North opened in 1987.

"Our kids shower after practice and meet — immediately after. Making sure they've got clean clothes...

..."Any room in the country, put 50 kids in it and one will have a skin infection," Hayes said. "For sheer numbers and odds kids will have something....

Staph Cases Cause Concern

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