Thursday, June 22, 2006

What Is Staphylococcus Aureus (staph)

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Drainage of skin boils or abscesses. should only be done by a healthcare provider. Is it possible that my staph or MRSA. skin infection will come back after...

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Wednesday, June 21, 2006

Folliculitis and Friends

...But if you get a cut or scrape or even an insect bite, everyday bacteria such as Streptococcus and Staphylococcus may take the opportunity to slip under the skin and cause an infection...

...Furuncles look like boils that usually occur in adults. They are also caused by Staphylococcus and Streptococcus. Like folliculitis, furuncles are an infection of the hair follicle, but this infection produces a large, round, tender..

Folliculitis and Friends

Tuesday, June 20, 2006

The Cause And Treatment Of Boils

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Monday, June 19, 2006

Common Skin Diseases In Children During Summer

...certain skin diseases during summer. These can be infections which though present otherwise in other seasons are more frequently seen during summers.

Other category being the diseases which are exacerbated or are seen mainly in summer seasons...

...are bacterial skin infections also commonly known as boils. There are various types like impetigo, icthyma, folliculitis (hair root infection).

These are commonly seen over exposed areas like legs, forearm, face which are exposed to dust. Folliculitis is more commonly seen over hot areas like scalp, groin. Natal cleft etc. Pyoderma...

Common Skin Diseases In Children During Summer

Tuesday, June 13, 2006

Bacterium Spreads By Skin Contact

...Staph is not water-borne, according to experts with Singing River Hospital System and the Mississippi Department of Health. The infection is spread primarily through skin-to-skin contact...

... said "(Staph) causes skin infections that look like boils and may be red, swollen, painful or have drainage."...

Bacterium Spreads By Skin Contact