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

Think It’s A Spider Bite? Better Get A Second Opinion About It

...The infection normally first appears as a skin rash or acne-like bumps, and can turn into skin boils in just a few days. Bettineski’s case was no different.

On a Friday in February 2004, Bettineski noticed a red bump no bigger than a bug bite on his right calf – not much of a red flag for someone who suffered worse scrapes and bruises throughout his wrestling career.....

That’s no spider bite

...It only takes the smallest skin opening for MRSA to infiltrate the blood stream. Although MRSA is almost always spread by direct physical contact, germs can spread by sharing towels, sheets, sports equipment or locker room facilities...



.... Pendleton High School wrestling coach and former Southern Oregon University wrestler, endured three surgeries in eight days after contracting MRSA in February 2004...

Think It’s A Spider Bite? Better Get A Second Opinion About It