Zakażenie gronkowcowe
Objawy
Zakażenia gronkowcowe, najczęściej wywoływane przez Staphylococcus aureus, obejmują szerokie spektrum kliniczne od powierzchownych infekcji skóry, takich jak czyraki, liszajec, zapalenie tkanki łącznej (cellulitis) i zapalenie mieszków włosowych, po ciężkie zakażenia ogólnoustrojowe, w tym bakteriemię, sepsę, zapalenie wsierdzia, zapalenie płuc, osteomyelitis oraz septyczne zapalenie stawów. Charakterystyczne objawy skórne to bolesne, czerwone guzki, ropnie, zaczerwienienie, obrzęk i wysięk ropny, natomiast w przypadku zespołu oparzonej skóry (SSSS) obserwuje się gorączkę, wysypkę i złuszczanie naskórka. Szczególnie niebezpieczne są zakażenia metycylinoopornego S. aureus (MRSA), które cechuje oporność na standardowe antybiotyki i mogą prowadzić do poważnych powikłań, w tym posocznicy. W przypadku zakażeń systemowych objawy obejmują gorączkę powyżej 38,3°C, dreszcze, spadek ciśnienia tętniczego, tachykardię, a także objawy miejscowe zależne od zajętego narządu.
- Zakażenie gronkowcowe – Charakterystyka ogólna
- Objawy zakażenia gronkowcowego skóry
- Ropnie i czyraki
- Liszajec
- Zapalenie tkanki łącznej
- Gronkowcowy zespół oparzonej skóry
- Zapalenie mieszków włosowych
- Progresja zakażenia gronkowcowego
- Objawy zakażenia ogólnoustrojowego
- Bakteriemia i posocznica
- Zapalenie wsierdzia
- Zapalenie płuc
- Zakażenia kości i stawów
- Zespół wstrząsu toksycznego
- Zatrucie pokarmowe
- Zakażenie MRSA
- Kiedy szukać pomocy medycznej
- Leczenie zakażeń gronkowcowych
- Czas trwania zakażenia i rokowanie
- Powikłania zakażeń gronkowcowych
- Monitorowanie i zapobieganie
Zakażenie gronkowcowe – Charakterystyka ogólna
Zakażenie gronkowcowe (staph infection) jest wywoływane przez bakterie z rodzaju Staphylococcus, najczęściej Staphylococcus aureus. Infekcje te mogą wahać się od łagodnych problemów skórnych do poważnych, zagrażających życiu chorób atakujących narządy wewnętrzne, kości, stawy i układ krwionośny12. Gronkowce naturalnie występują na skórze i w jamie nosowej wielu osób, nie powodując problemów zdrowotnych, dopóki nie przedostaną się do organizmu przez uszkodzoną skórę lub rany34. Wczesne rozpoznanie objawów zakażenia gronkowcowego ma kluczowe znaczenie dla skutecznego leczenia i zapobiegania poważnym powikłaniom5.
Objawy zakażenia gronkowcowego skóry
Zakażenia skórne są najczęstszym typem infekcji gronkowcowych. Objawy mogą się różnić w zależności od rodzaju zakażenia, ale zazwyczaj obejmują67:
- Bolesne, czerwone guzki lub guzy na skórze
- Ropnie wypełnione ropą
- Zaczerwienienie i obrzęk skóry
- Uczucie ciepła w miejscu zakażenia
- Wyciek ropy lub płynu
Ropnie i czyraki
Czyraki (ropnie, furunculi) są najczęstszym typem zakażenia gronkowcowego skóry. Są to bolesne, wypełnione ropą guzy, które rozwijają się w mieszku włosowym lub gruczole łojowym. Skóra nad zakażonym obszarem zazwyczaj staje się czerwona i opuchnięta. Jeśli czyrak pęknie, prawdopodobnie będzie wydzielać ropę. Czyraki występują najczęściej pod pachami, w okolicy pachwin lub pośladków19.
Czyraki rozwijają się w ciągu kilku godzin lub dni. Zazwyczaj zaczynają się jako tkliwe, opuchnięte czerwone guzy, które mogą być ciepłe w dotyku. W miarę rozwoju czyraka910:
- Powiększa się i wypełnia ropą
- Staje się coraz bardziej bolesny
- Może w końcu pęknąć i wydzielać ropę
Liszajec
Liszajec (impetigo) to zakaźna, często bolesna wysypka, która może być spowodowana przez bakterie gronkowcowe. Liszajec zwykle charakteryzuje się dużymi pęcherzami, które mogą wydzielać płyn i tworzyć miodowo-żółte strupy na skórze16. Często pojawia się na twarzy wokół ust i nosa lub na kończynach11. U dzieci liszajec może powodować swędzące rany lub pęcherze, które zazwyczaj mają żółty lub brązowy strup po pęknięciu12.
Zapalenie tkanki łącznej
Zapalenie tkanki łącznej (cellulitis) to zakażenie głębszych warstw skóry. Powoduje zaczerwienienie i obrzęk na powierzchni skóry. Mogą również rozwinąć się rany lub obszary z wysiękiem13. Zapalenie tkanki łącznej zaczyna się jako mały obszar tkliwości, obrzęku i zaczerwienienia. Czasem zaczyna się od otwartej rany. Innym razem nie ma wyraźnego uszkodzenia skóry8.
Objawy zapalenia tkanki łącznej obejmują814:
- Zaczerwienioną, opuchniętą, ciepłą i bolesną skórę
- Możliwe nudności, dreszcze i gorączkę
- Rozprzestrzeniające się zaczerwienienie
Gronkowcowy zespół oparzonej skóry
Toksyny wytwarzane przez bakterie gronkowcowe mogą powodować gronkowcowy zespół oparzonej skóry (staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome, SSSS). Dotykając głównie niemowląt i dzieci poniżej 5 roku życia, stan ten obejmuje gorączkę, wysypkę i czasami pęcherze. Gdy pęcherze pękają, górna warstwa skóry odchodzi, pozostawiając czerwoną, surową powierzchnię, która wygląda jak oparzenie1310.
Objawami poważnego zakażenia skóry gronkowcem są1215:
- Wysoka temperatura
- Bolesna czerwona skóra, która wygląda jak oparzona lub się łuszczy
- W ciągu 2 do 3 dni duże obszary powierzchni skóry mogą zostać objęte infekcją
- Możliwe dreszcze i osłabienie
Zapalenie mieszków włosowych
Zapalenie mieszków włosowych (folliculitis) to zakażenie mieszków włosowych, które powoduje powstanie małych, podobnych do pryszczy pęcherzyków pod mieszkiem włosowym, wywołujących ból616. Jest to najmniej poważna forma zakażenia gronkowcowego – zakażony zostaje korzeń włosa (mieszka), powodując nieco bolesny, malutki pryszcz u podstawy włosa16.
Progresja zakażenia gronkowcowego
Zakażenia gronkowcowe zazwyczaj rozpoczynają się na skórze, ale mogą rozprzestrzeniać się na inne obszary ciała i stawać się poważniejsze, jeśli nie są odpowiednio leczone175.
Wczesne stadium
We wczesnym stadium zakażenia gronkowcowego Staphylococcus jest ograniczony do małego obszaru, zwykle przebarwionego i bolesnego. Może wyglądać jak mały pryszcz lub czyrak. Może być opuchnięty, a czasami pojawia się ropa lub wysięk17. Organizm często może zwalczyć infekcję na tym etapie. Jeśli nie, zakażenie może się rozprzestrzeniać, dopóki nie zostanie leczone antybiotykami17.
Stadium postępujące
Ropa i stan zapalny gromadzą się w miarę powiększania się ropnia związanego z gronkowcem. Jeśli ropień lub pęcherz pęknie i wycieka, bakterie w ropie mogą następnie rozprzestrzeniać się na inne miejsca na skórze i tworzyć wiele obszarów zakażenia17.
Jeśli zakażenie nie jest leczone, może się rozprzestrzeniać i powodować218:
- Powiększenie obszaru zakażenia
- Nasilenie zaczerwienienia i bólu
- Możliwe czerwone smugi rozchodzące się od rany, wskazujące na rozprzestrzenianie się zakażenia przez układ limfatyczny
- Gorączkę i ogólne złe samopoczucie
Zakażenie ogólnoustrojowe
W poważniejszych przypadkach bakterie gronkowcowe mogą przedostać się do krwiobiegu i powodować zakażenia ogólnoustrojowe, które mogą być zagrażające życiu1719. Bakterie mogą rozprzestrzeniać się głęboko w organizmie, powodując potencjalnie zagrażające życiu zakażenia kości, stawów, ran chirurgicznych, krwiobiegu, zastawek serca i płuc19.
Objawy zakażenia ogólnoustrojowego
Gdy zakażenie gronkowcowe rozprzestrzenia się poza skórę, może powodować różne poważne stany, z których każdy ma swoje charakterystyczne objawy1420.
Bakteriemia i posocznica
Bakteriemia (zakażenie krwi) występuje, gdy bakterie gronkowcowe dostają się do krwiobiegu. Objawami są1421:
- Gorączka
- Spadek ciśnienia krwi
- Dreszcze
- Bóle mięśni i kości
Jeśli bakteriemia nie jest leczona, może prowadzić do posocznicy (sepsy) – zagrażającej życiu odpowiedzi organizmu na zakażenie. Objawy posocznicy obejmują2223:
- Niskie ciśnienie krwi
- Wysoka gorączka powyżej 101°F (38,3°C) lub hipotermia poniżej 96,8°F (36°C)
- Przyspieszony rytm serca
- Przyspieszony oddech
- Dreszcze
- Dezorientacja lub majaczenie
- Trudności w oddychaniu
Zapalenie wsierdzia
Zapalenie wsierdzia to infekcja wyściółki wewnętrznej serca (wsierdzia). Objawy zapalenia wsierdzia obejmują1411:
- Objawy grypopodobne, takie jak gorączka, dreszcze i zmęczenie
- Nieregularne lub szybkie bicie serca
- Ból w klatce piersiowej
- Duszność
- Nocne poty
- Gromadzenie się płynu w kończynach
- Bolesne czerwone guzki na skórze
Zapalenie płuc
Bakterie gronkowcowe mogą zakażać płuca, powodując zapalenie płuc. Objawy zapalenia płuc obejmują147:
- Wysoka gorączka
- Dreszcze
- Kaszel, który nie ustępuje
- Ból w klatce piersiowej
- Duszność
- Ogólne złe samopoczucie
Zakażenia kości i stawów
Zakażenia kości (zapalenie kości i szpiku, osteomyelitis) mogą powodować714:
- Ból, obrzęk i zaczerwienienie w zakażonym obszarze
- Uczucie ciepła w zakażonym miejscu
- Gorączkę i dreszcze
Septyczne zapalenie stawów często jest spowodowane zakażeniem gronkowcowym. Bakterie często atakują kolana, barki, biodra oraz palce u rąk i nóg. Sztuczne stawy mogą być również narażone na zakażenie. Objawy mogą obejmować1324:
- Obrzęk stawu
- Silny ból w zajętym stawie
- Gorączkę
- Ograniczoną ruchomość stawu
Zespół wstrząsu toksycznego
Zespół wstrząsu toksycznego (TSS) to zagrażający życiu stan wynikający z toksyn wytwarzanych przez niektóre szczepy bakterii gronkowcowych. Stan ten był powiązany z pewnymi rodzajami tamponów, ranami skórnymi i operacjami. Zwykle rozwija się nagle z następującymi objawami1314:
- Wysoka gorączka
- Nudności i wymioty
- Wysypka na dłoniach i podeszwach stóp, przypominająca oparzenie słoneczne
- Dezorientacja
- Bóle mięśni
- Biegunka
- Ból brzucha
- Nagły spadek ciśnienia krwi
Zatrucie pokarmowe
Bakterie gronkowcowe mogą być spożywane podczas jedzenia, zwykle gdy żywność jest niewłaściwie obchodzona lub przechowywana4. Zatrucie pokarmowe stafilokakoem powoduje objawy nudności, wymiotów, biegunki i odwodnienia. Objawy te zazwyczaj pojawiają się szybko (od około jednej do sześciu godzin po spożyciu zanieczyszczonej żywności) i zwykle ustępują w ciągu jednego do trzech dni25.
Objawy zatrucia pokarmowego obejmują1421:
- Nudności i wymioty
- Biegunkę
- Gorączkę
- Odwodnienie
- Niskie ciśnienie krwi
Zakażenie MRSA
Szczególnie niepokojącym rodzajem zakażenia gronkowcowego jest metycylinooporna odmiana Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Jest to typ bakterii gronkowcowej, który jest odporny na antybiotyki powszechnie stosowane w leczeniu zakażeń gronkowcowych26.
Objawy zakażenia MRSA są podobne do innych zakażeń gronkowcowych skóry, ale mogą być trudniejsze do leczenia i potencjalnie poważniejsze27. Zakażenia MRSA mogą26:
- Być mylone z ugryzieniem pająka
- Przypominać grupę małych pryszczy
- Być czerwone, opuchnięte i bolesne w dotyku
- Mieć ropę wypływającą z miejsca zakażenia
- Powodować gorączkę i zmęczenie
Zakażenia MRSA mogą powodować poważne problemy zarówno w środowiskach medycznych, jak i poza nimi, w tym posocznicę i śmierć, jeśli nie są leczone26. Większość zakażeń MRSA występuje u osób, które przebywały w szpitalach lub innych placówkach medycznych, takich jak domy opieki lub ośrodki dializacyjne4.
Kiedy szukać pomocy medycznej
Chociaż łagodne zakażenia gronkowcowe mogą ustąpić same, nie ma gwarancji, że tak będzie4. Należy zgłosić się do lekarza, jeśli podejrzewasz zakażenie gronkowcowe i28:
- Stan pogarsza się lub rozprzestrzenia się szybko
- Utrzymuje się dłużej niż tydzień
- Masz osłabiony układ odpornościowy
- Pojawiają się nawracające zakażenia gronkowcowe
Należy natychmiast szukać pomocy medycznej, jeśli wystąpią następujące objawy2930:
- Ból w klatce piersiowej
- Dezorientacja
- Duszność
- Nagły spadek ciśnienia krwi
- Wysypka przypominająca oparzenie słoneczne
- Silny ból głowy, sztywność karku i gorączka
- Bolesna wysypka lub wysypka związana z gorączką
- Szybki rytm serca i/lub oddychania
- Silne lub uporczywe wymioty lub biegunka i/lub objawy odwodnienia
Leczenie zakażeń gronkowcowych
Leczenie zakażeń gronkowcowych zależy od rodzaju i ciężkości zakażenia31. Może obejmować:
- Oczyszczenie i drenaż rany – procedurę tę powinien wykonać lekarz
- Utrzymywanie ran lub ran w czystości i opatrzonych jałowymi opatrunkami
- Antybiotyki doustne w przypadku łagodnych do umiarkowanych zakażeń
- Antybiotyki dożylne w przypadku cięższych zakażeń
Ciężkie zakażenia skóry gronkowcem, takie jak zespół oparzonej skóry, mogą wymagać leczenia w szpitalu12. Zakażenia MRSA mogą wymagać kuracji antybiotykami, które są silniejsze niż standardowo stosowane, zwykle podawanymi dożylnie4.
Czas trwania zakażenia i rokowanie
Czas trwania zakażenia gronkowcowego zależy od rodzaju i ciężkości zakażenia32:
- Zatrucie pokarmowe zazwyczaj ustępuje w ciągu dnia lub dwóch
- Zakażenia skóry zwykle ustępują w ciągu kilku dni, choć lekarz może zalecić dalszą pielęgnację gojonej skóry
- Czyraki zazwyczaj goją się i ustępują w ciągu dwóch do trzech tygodni bez leczenia, ale leczenie może przyspieszyć proces gojenia9
- Jeśli zespół oparzonej skóry zostanie szybko zdiagnozowany i leczony, najwyższa warstwa skóry jest szybko zastępowana, a gojenie zwykle następuje w ciągu 5-7 dni po rozpoczęciu leczenia15
Systemowe zakażenia gronkowcowe (w płucach, sercu, krwiobiegu itd.) mogą wymagać leczenia przez wiele tygodni lub miesięcy32. Te rodzaje zakażeń mogą również, w rzadkich przypadkach, powodować posocznicę – stan, w którym układ odpornościowy ma przesadną odpowiedź na inwazję bakteryjną3220.
W większości przypadków rokowanie jest korzystne dla osób z zakażeniami gronkowcowymi, które są właściwie leczone. Jak w przypadku większości schorzeń, najlepsze rokowania zazwyczaj występują, gdy zakażenie zostanie zdiagnozowane i leczone wcześnie2. Jeśli zakażenie gronkowcowe jest systemowe (w całym organizmie lub w układzie narządów), czas powrotu do zdrowia będzie znacznie dłuższy2.
Powikłania zakażeń gronkowcowych
Jeśli zakażenie gronkowcowe nie jest leczone, może doprowadzić do poważnych powikłań223:
- Bakteriemia – bakterie gronkowcowe dostają się do krwiobiegu
- Posocznica – zagrażająca życiu reakcja układu odpornościowego na zakażenie
- Zapalenie wsierdzia – zakażenie wewnętrznej wyściółki serca
- Zapalenie płuc – zakażenie płuc
- Zapalenie kości i szpiku – zakażenie kości
- Septyczne zapalenie stawów – zakażenie stawu
- Zakażenia sztucznych stawów – zakażenie sztucznego stawu
W rzadkich przypadkach nieleczone zakażenia gronkowcowe mogą prowadzić do śmierci, zwłaszcza jeśli bakterie dostaną się do krwiobiegu lub zakażą narządy wewnętrzne221.
U niektórych osób (szczególnie z osłabionym układem odpornościowym) czyraki i karbunkuły mogą powracać w tym samym obszarze lub nigdy całkowicie nie ustąpić. Nawracające czyraki mogą być oznaką zagrażającego życiu zakażenia zwanego metycylinoopornym Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)9.
Monitorowanie i zapobieganie
Proste środki mogą pomóc zapobiec zakażeniom gronkowcowym i zapobiec ich rozprzestrzenianiu się31:
- Utrzymywanie czystych rąk poprzez dokładne mycie ich mydłem i wodą lub używanie środka do dezynfekcji rąk na bazie alkoholu
- Utrzymywanie ran i zadrapań w czystości i pod opatrunkami, dopóki się nie zagoją
- Unikanie kontaktu z ranami lub opatrunkami innych osób
- Unikanie dzielenia się przedmiotami osobistymi, takimi jak ręczniki, żyletki lub odzież
Rodzice i opiekunowie powinni monitorować obszary, które mogą być zakażone, a jeśli te obszary wydają się powiększać, bardziej czerwone lub bardziej bolesne, powinni szukać pomocy medycznej33. Większość zakażeń tego typu ma tendencję do lokalizowania się i pozostawania na skórze lub zakażania tkanki miękkiej i nie są ogólnoustrojowe33.
Po wyleczeniu zakażenia gronkowcowego osoba nie powinna wracać do szkoły ani do pracy, dopóki utrzymują się objawy i gdy występuje gorączka34.
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Materiały źródłowe
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Staph infections can range from minor skin problems to life-threatening illness. For example, endocarditis, a serious infection of the inner lining of your heart (endocardium) can be caused by staph bacteria. Signs and symptoms of staph infections vary widely, depending on the location and severity of the infection. […] Infections start out as small red bumps that can quickly turn into deep, painful abscesses. […] Skin infections caused by staph bacteria include: Boils. The most common type of staph infection is the boil. This is a pocket of pus that develops in a hair follicle or oil gland. The skin over the infected area usually becomes red and swollen. If a boil breaks open, it will probably drain pus. Boils occur most often under the arms or around the groin or buttocks. […] Impetigo. This contagious, often painful rash can be caused by staph bacteria. Impetigo usually has large blisters that may ooze fluid and develop a honey-colored crust.
- #2 Staph Infection: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatmenthttps://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21165-staph-infection-staphylococcus-infection
These types of staph infections often start with areas that are tender, warm and red. As they get worse, you may see pus or drainage, with red areas getting bigger. Some staph infections of the skin can become open wounds. […] When staph infections occur in areas of your body other than your skin, it causes certain conditions with different symptoms of their own. […] If left untreated, staph infections can be deadly. Rarely, staph germs are resistant to the antibiotics commonly used to treat them. This infection, called methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), causes severe infection and death. […] Most times, the outlook is favorable for people who have staph infections and are treated properly. As with most conditions, the best outlooks usually happen when the infection is diagnosed and treated early. […] If the staph infection is systemic (throughout the body, in an organ system), the recovery time is going to take a much longer time. This is why its so important to get medical help. Untreated staph infections can be fatal.
- #3 Staph infections – symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention | healthdirecthttps://www.healthdirect.gov.au/staph-infections
Staphylococcus (staph) bacteria are a common type of bacteria, which dont usually cause any harm. […] There are many different types of staph infection. Your symptoms will depend on the type of infection that youve got. […] The symptoms of staph infections will depend on the type of infection. […] Some staph infections can be serious. […] Symptoms of invasive staph infection can be: a temperature above 38C, a fast heartbeat, trouble breathing, dizziness, confusion or disorientation, feeling sleepy, reduced urination (not weeing as much as normal). […] If you have these symptoms you need to seek medical care as soon as possible. […] Symptoms of a staph skin infection include redness and swelling of the infected area. It can feel painful or hot. Sores are often filled with pus. […] Invasive staph infections are far less common than skin infections. However, they are usually worse.
- #4 What staph infections look like and how they happen | HealthPartners Bloghttps://www.healthpartners.com/blog/staph-infection/
Most MRSA infections occur in people who have been in hospitals or other medical facilities, like nursing homes or dialysis centers. […] Proper handwashing can prevent a lot of things, and its especially important when it comes to staph infections and stopping the spread of bacteria. […] While minor staph infections can clear up on their own, theres no guarantee that will be the case.
- #4 What staph infections look like and how they happen | HealthPartners Bloghttps://www.healthpartners.com/blog/staph-infection/
Staph bacteria can be ingested when eating, usually when food is improperly handled or stored. […] Staph bacteria enter the skin, usually through a cracked nipple, and can lead to inflammation, pain and occasionally abscesses. […] Staph bacteria can infect the lungs, causing fever, chills, difficulty breathing, chest pain and a general unwell feeling. […] TSS usually occurs during menstruation with the use of tampons, but it can also happen after surgery, with a soft-tissue infection or due to burns on the skin. […] UTIs are commonly caused by a form of staphylococcus bacteria called Staphylococcus saprophyticus, which can resolve without treatment. […] Your doctor will begin by assessing your symptoms and taking a sample from the infected site, or a blood or urine sample. […] Treatment for MRSA may require a course of antibiotics that is stronger than typically used, usually given through an IV.
- #5 7 Signs of Staph Infection and When to Seek Urgent Care in Bridgeport, CThttps://docsmedicalgroup.com/docsurgentcare/7-signs-of-staph-infection-and-when-to-seek-urgent-care-in-bridgeport-ct/
Understanding how staph infections progress is crucial to effectively preventing, managing, and seeking timely urgent care in Bridgeport, CT. This proactive approach can significantly reduce the risk of complications and facilitate a quicker recovery. […] If you notice any of these symptoms, it is important to seek medical attention to prevent the spread of the infection and to start appropriate treatment. For immediate care, consider visiting a nearby urgent care in Bridgeport, CT. […] When staph infections are not treated promptly, the bacteria can spread rapidly, leading to severe and potentially life-threatening complications. […] Early medical intervention ensures a comprehensive assessment and immediate start of appropriate treatment, including antibiotics, drainage of abscesses, or other necessary medical procedures. Acting promptly helps alleviate symptoms more quickly and significantly reduces the risk of the infection worsening or spreading to other parts of the body.
- #6 Staph Infection: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatmenthttps://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21165-staph-infection-staphylococcus-infection
See your healthcare provider if you have any signs or symptoms of a staph infection. On your skin, these include red, inflamed and painful sores that may contain pus. […] Symptoms of a staph infection vary depending on the area of your body where the infection occurs. Staph infections occur most often on your skin. They often look like pimples red and angry and filled with pus. They may leak fluid. You might think you have some kind of bite or ingrown hair. […] Signs and symptoms of staph infection on your skin include: Abscesses and boils: These painful sores form under your skin, causing redness and pain. Cellulitis: This type of infection causes swollen, red, painful skin and tissue just under your skin. Folliculitis: A small pimple-like blister forms under your hair follicle and causes pain. Impetigo: Fluid-filled blisters or sores form and rupture, leaving a yellow or brown crust. Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS): This serious infection causes skin to peel off all over your body. It usually affects infants and small children.
- #7 Staphylococcal Infections: MedlinePlushttps://medlineplus.gov/staphylococcalinfections.html
Staphylococcus (staph) is a group of bacteria. There are more than 30 types. A type called Staphylococcus aureus causes most infections. […] The symptoms of a staph infection depend on the type of infection: Skin infections can look like pimples or boils. They may be red, swollen, and painful. Sometimes there is pus or other drainage. They can turn into impetigo, which turns into a crust on the skin, or cellulitis, a swollen, red area of skin that feels hot. […] Bone infections can cause pain, swelling, warmth, and redness in the infected area. You may also have chills and a fever. […] Endocarditis causes some flu-like symptoms: fever, chills, and fatigue. It also causes symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, and fluid buildup in your arms or legs. […] Food poisoning typically causes nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. If you lose too many fluids, you may also become dehydrated.
- #7 Staphylococcal Infections: MedlinePlushttps://medlineplus.gov/staphylococcalinfections.html
Pneumonia symptoms include a high fever, chills, and cough that doesn’t get better. You may also have chest pain and shortness of breath. […] Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) causes high fever, sudden low blood pressure, vomiting, diarrhea, and confusion. You may have a sunburn-like rash somewhere on your body. TSS can lead to organ failure.
- #8 Staph Infections: Symptoms, Stages, Causes, Treatment, Contagiousnesshttps://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/staph-infection-cellulitis
Staph cellulitis usually begins as a small area of tenderness, swelling, and redness. Sometimes it begins with an open sore. Other times, there is no obvious break in the skin at all. […] The signs of cellulitis are those of any inflammation: redness, warmth, swelling, and pain. Any skin sore or ulcer that has these signs may be developing cellulitis. If your staph infection spreads, you may develop a fever, sometimes with chills and sweats, as well as swelling in the area. […] On darker skin, staph infections may be more difficult to detect. The redness and inflammation associated with the infection may not appear as prominent as on lighter skin, making it important to pay close attention to any changes in the skin’s appearance. […] The seriousness of a staph infection can vary depending on several factors, including the type of infection, the site of infection, the overall health of the affected individual, and the promptness of treatment. In many cases, staph infections are mild and can be treated effectively with antibiotics. However, some staph infections can be severe and even life-threatening.
- #9 Boils & Carbuncles: Symptoms, Treatment & Preventionhttps://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15153-boils-and-carbuncles
A boil develops over a few hours or days. It usually starts out as a tender, swollen red bump. It may feel warm to the touch. As the boil develops, it: […] Boils usually begin as red bumps, which quickly increase in size and fill with pus. Boils are usually caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus (staph infection). […] Carbuncles are formed when multiple boils cluster together and form an area of infection. In addition to the symptoms seen with boils, carbuncles may also be associated with fever, chills and fatigue. […] Boils are usually caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus (staph infection), but other bacteria and fungi can cause them too. […] Most boils heal and clear up in about two to three weeks. Boils don’t usually cause serious or long-term health problems. […] Severe carbuncles can leave scars after they heal. […] For some people (especially people with a weakened immune system), boils and carbuncles come back in the same area or never completely go away. Recurrent boils can be a sign of a life-threatening infection called methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
- #10 Staph Infections (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealthhttps://kidshealth.org/en/parents/staphylococcus.html
Staph skin infections show up in lots of different ways. Conditions often caused by S. aureus include: […] A furuncle (fyoor-UNK-ul), commonly known as a boil: These swollen, red, painful lumps in the skin usually are due to an infected hair follicle. The lump fills with pus, growing larger and more painful until it ruptures and drains. Furuncles often begin as folliculitis and then worsen. […] Cellulitis (sell-yuh-LYE-tus): This begins as a small area of redness, pain, swelling, and warmth on the skin, usually on the legs. As this area spreads, a child may feel feverish and ill. […] MRSA: This type of staph bacteria is resistant to the antibiotics used treat staph infections. MRSA infections can be harder to treat, but most heal with proper care. Most MRSA infections involve the skin.
- #10 Staph Infections (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealthhttps://kidshealth.org/en/parents/staphylococcus.html
Scalded skin syndrome: This most often affects newborns and kids under age 5. It starts with a small staph skin infection, but the staph bacteria make a toxin that affects skin all over the body. The child has a fever, rash, and sometimes blisters. […] Wound infections: These cause symptoms (redness, pain, swelling, and warmth) similar to those from cellulitis. A person might have fever and feel sick in general. Pus or a cloudy fluid can drain from the wound and a yellow crust can develop. […] How long it takes for a staph skin infection to heal depends on the type of infection and whether it’s treated. A boil, for example, may take 10 to 20 days to heal without treatment, but treatment may speed up the healing process. Most styes go away on their own within several days.
- #11 Staph Infection: Signs and Symptomshttps://www.health.com/staph-infection-symptoms-8302974
Staph infection of your skin can also cause cellulitis, especially around wounds, surgical sites, cuts, or other areas of broken skin. Cellulitis is a common skin condition that causes patches of painful, inflamed, and red skin that feel hot and tender. […] Impetigo is a highly contagious yet usually mild staph infection seen mostly in children 2-5 years old. It causes red, itchy sores to develop, often around the mouth and nose or on limbs. […] Scalded skin syndrome begins with a fever. Patches of tender red skin form within 24-48 hours, followed by large blisters that break, draining fluid. Skin peels, often in large sections. […] Staph bacteria are a frequent cause of food poisoning, which you contract by consuming contaminated food. Symptoms begin as soon as 30 minutes after you eat and can last anywhere from several hours to several days. They include: Stomach pain and cramping, Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Fever, Dehydration symptoms, including dizziness, light-headedness, and headache.
- #11 Staph Infection: Signs and Symptomshttps://www.health.com/staph-infection-symptoms-8302974
A staph infection can become dangerous if it spreads to the blood, a condition known as bacteremia. This can lead to sepsis, a life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention. […] Symptoms of endocarditis include: Fever and chills, Irregular or rapid heartbeat, Chest pain, Persistent cough, Night sweats, Breathing difficulties, Muscle, joint, and back pain, Swelling in the limbs, Painful red bumps on the skin, Painless, flat spots on the feet or palms. […] In rare cases, a staph infection can cause an all-system immune reaction known as toxic shock syndrome (TSS). In severe cases, toxic shock syndrome causes organ failure. […] Signs of a staph infection in infants and children resemble those of adults and mostly affect the skin. Young children are also more likely to develop impetigo. Typical symptoms include: Boils, Draining fluids or pus, Fever, Sweaty or clammy skin, Chills, Headache, Signs of dehydration, such as dry or sticky mouth, and no tears when crying, Drowsiness and crankiness (infants and toddlers).
- #12 Staph skin infection â including cellulitis and impetigo | healthdirecthttps://www.healthdirect.gov.au/staph-skin-infection
A staph skin infection happens when staphylococcus bacteria get inside your body and affects your skin. […] The symptoms of staph skin infections can range from mild to serious. […] A wound may be infected with staph bacteria if it: is red, hot, swollen and painful; leaks pus or liquid which may be honey coloured and crusty; heals slower than usual; has an unpleasant smell. […] If you have cellulitis you might have nausea, shivers and chills. Your skin can be: red, hot, swollen, tender or painful to touch. […] Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) is the most serious staph skin infection. […] Symptoms of serious staph skin infection include a high temperature and painful red skin that looks like it has been scalded or is peeling off. […] Your child may have impetigo if they have itchy sores or blisters. The sores or blisters usually have a yellow or brown crust after they burst.
- #12 Staph skin infection â including cellulitis and impetigo | healthdirecthttps://www.healthdirect.gov.au/staph-skin-infection
Most staph skin infections are treated with antibiotic medicine. […] Severe staph skin infections, like staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS), may need to be treated in hospital. […] If you think that you have a staph skin infection, it’s important to see your doctor as soon as possible. […] In most cases you can avoid getting a staph skin infection through basic hygiene.
- #13 Staph infections – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinichttps://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/staph-infections/symptoms-causes/syc-20356221
Cellulitis. Cellulitis is an infection of the deeper layers of skin. It causes redness and swelling on the surface of your skin. Sores or areas of oozing discharge may develop, too. […] Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome. Toxins produced by the staph bacteria may cause staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome. Affecting mostly babies and children, this condition includes a fever, a rash and sometimes blisters. When the blisters break, the top layer of skin comes off. This leaves a red, raw surface that looks like a burn. […] A fever and low blood pressure are signs of bacteremia. The bacteria can travel to locations deep within your body to cause infections that affect: Internal organs, such as your brain (meningitis), heart (endocarditis) or lungs (pneumonia). […] This life-threatening condition results from toxins produced by some strains of staph bacteria. The condition has been linked to certain types of tampons, skin wounds and surgery. It usually develops suddenly with: A high fever, Nausea and vomiting, A rash on your palms and soles that looks like a sunburn, Confusion, Muscle aches, Diarrhea, Stomach pain. […] Septic arthritis is often caused by a staph infection. The bacteria often target the knees, shoulders, hips, and fingers or toes. Artificial joints may also be at risk of infection. Signs and symptoms may include: Joint swelling, Severe pain in the affected joint, Fever.
- #14 Staph Infection: Symptoms & Causes | NewYork-Presbyterianhttps://www.nyp.org/primary-care/staph-infection
Bone infections can cause pain, swelling, redness, and warmth in the infected area, and sometimes fever and chills […] Food poisoning typically causes nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, and sometimes a fever. Patients may also become dehydrated and have low blood pressure. […] Pneumonia symptoms include cough, chills, and a fever. Some people may have shortness of breath and chest pain. […] Toxic shock syndrome results in a sudden drop in blood pressure along with high fever, diarrhea, vomiting, and confusion. Some people develop a rash that looks like a sunburn.
- #14 Staph Infection: Symptoms & Causes | NewYork-Presbyterianhttps://www.nyp.org/primary-care/staph-infection
A staph infection is an infection caused by staphylococcus bacteria. The majority of staph infections are S.aureus. There are many sites of staph infections, and they can range from minor infections to life-threatening illnesses. Staph infections often affect the skin but can also affect the blood, bones, digestive system, lungs, or heart. […] Staph infection symptoms include: […] Staph skin infections may cause red, swollen, and painful pimples or boils, sometimes with draining pus or other fluid. Impetigo turns into a crust on the skin, while cellulitis causes redness and swelling and makes the skin feel hot. […] Mastitis causes swelling, pain, and abscesses (collections of pus) in the breast […] Bacteremia causes a fever and a drop in blood pressure […] Endocarditis produces flu-like symptoms such as chills, fever, and fatigue. Some people experience shortness of breath, fast heartbeat, and swelling in the arms or legs.
- #15 Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome – Skin Disorders – Merck Manual Consumer Versionhttps://www.merckmanuals.com/home/skin-disorders/bacterial-skin-infections/staphylococcal-scalded-skin-syndrome
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome is a complication of a staphylococcal skin infection in which the skin blisters and peels off as though burned. […] In addition to the blistered, peeling skin, the person has fever, chills, and weakness. […] Symptoms of staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome begin shortly after development of a staphylococcal infection such as impetigo. […] In all people with this infection, the skin around the crusted sore becomes red and painful within 1 day. The skin may be extremely tender and have a wrinkled tissue paperlike consistency. […] Then, other large areas of skin that are not near the initial site of infection redden and develop large, thin blisters that break easily and start to peel. […] The top layer of the skin then begins peeling off, often in large sheets, with even slight touching or gentle pushing.
- #15 Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome – Skin Disorders – Merck Manual Consumer Versionhttps://www.merckmanuals.com/home/skin-disorders/bacterial-skin-infections/staphylococcal-scalded-skin-syndrome
Within 2 to 3 days, large areas of the skin surface may be involved, and the person may become ill with a fever, chills, and weakness. […] With prompt diagnosis and treatment, staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome rarely causes death. The topmost layer of the skin is quickly replaced, and healing usually occurs within 5 to 7 days after start of treatment.
- #16 Staphylococcus aureus Infections – Infections – MSD Manual Consumer Versionhttps://www.msdmanuals.com/home/infections/bacterial-infections-gram-positive-bacteria/staphylococcus-aureus-infections
Skin infections may cause blisters, abscesses, and redness and swelling in the infected area. […] Skin infections due to Staphylococcus aureus can include the following: Folliculitis is the least serious. A hair root (follicle) is infected, causing a slightly painful, tiny pimple at the base of a hair. […] Impetigo consists of shallow, fluid-filled blisters that rupture, leaving honey-colored crusts. Impetigo may itch or hurt. […] Abscesses (boils or furuncles) are warm, painful collections of pus just below the skin. […] Cellulitis is infection of skin and the tissue just under it. Cellulitis spreads, causing pain and redness. […] Toxic epidermal necrolysis and, in newborns, scalded skin syndrome are serious infections. Both lead to large-scale peeling of skin. […] Pneumonia often causes a high fever, shortness of breath, and a cough with sputum that may be tinged with blood. Lung abscesses may develop.
- #17 Staph Infection Stages: Pictures and Symptomshttps://www.verywellhealth.com/staph-infection-stages-from-start-to-recovery-and-onwards-6823988
Staph (staphylococcal) infection stages range from mild to extremely serious and even life-threatening. However, if you catch and treat it early, you can keep it from becoming more serious. […] In the early stage, Staphylococcus is confined to a small area, usually discolored and sore. It may look like a small pimple or boil. It could be swollen, and sometimes you’ll have pus or drainage. […] The body can often ward off the infection at this stage. If not, the infection can spread until its treated with antibiotics. […] Pus and inflammation accumulate as the staph-related abscess (swollen area containing pus) grows. If an abscess or blister ruptures and drains, bacteria in the pus can then spread to other sites on the skin and create multiple areas of infection. […] Staph infections generally start in the skin. They can then spread to other areas of the skin or move deeper into the body, where they can enter the bloodstream and become systemic.
- #18 Treatment for Staph Infections and Cellulitis at Urgent Care – MedHelphttps://medhelpclinics.com/post/staph-infections-2024-08-16
If left untreated, cellulitis can lead to severe complications. The infection may spread to your lymph nodes and bloodstream, potentially causing a life-threatening condition called sepsis. In rare cases, it can also lead to necrotizing fasciitis, a rapidly progressing infection that destroys tissue. […] Given these risks, it’s crucial to seek medical care promptly if you suspect cellulitis. Early treatment with antibiotics can prevent the infection from worsening and avoid serious complications. […] When it comes to skin infections, early intervention is key. If you suspect an infection, don’t wait – get to an urgent care clinic today. Your urgent care provider will assess the wound and may prescribe antibiotics to combat the infection. […] Remember, even small wounds can lead to serious infections if not properly cared for. Stay vigilant about wound care and hand hygiene. If you notice signs of infection – increasing redness, swelling, warmth, or pain – don’t hesitate to visit an urgent care clinic near you. By taking prompt action, you can prevent minor cuts from becoming major health issues.
- #19 MRSA infection – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinichttps://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mrsa/symptoms-causes/syc-20375336
Staph skin infections, including MRSA, generally start as swollen, painful red bumps that might look like pimples or spider bites. The affected area might be: […] These red bumps can quickly turn into deep, painful boils (abscesses) that require surgical draining. Sometimes the bacteria remain confined to the skin. But they can also burrow deep into the body, causing potentially life-threatening infections in bones, joints, surgical wounds, the bloodstream, heart valves and lungs.
- #20 Staph infection: Types, symptoms, causes, treatmentshttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/staph-infection
Staph infections can affect any area of the skin and, once they enter the body through an open wound, many internal systems. Without treatment, they can cause sepsis. […] The symptoms of a staph infection will vary depending on the type of infection and may include: […] Skin infections: These can create bumps or sores that may swell or be painful. They may contain pus or other fluid, and a crust might form. Cellulitis can occur, in which the skin becomes discolored and feels warm. […] Bone infections: These infections may bring pain, swelling, warmth, and discoloration to the area of infection. They can also cause fever and chills. […] Endocarditis: Endocarditis is an infection of the hearts lining. It creates flu-like symptoms, including fever, fatigue, chills, a fast heartbeat, and shortness of breath. It can also cause fluid to build up in the arms and legs.
- #20 Staph infection: Types, symptoms, causes, treatmentshttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/staph-infection
Food poisoning: Food poisoning causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and possible dehydration. […] Pneumonia: This infection of the lungs causes high fever, a cough, chills, possible chest pain, and shortness of breath. […] TSS: TSS will cause a sudden drop in blood pressure, high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and confusion. A sunburn-like rash may also develop. […] If a systemic staph infection develops in the heart, lungs, bloodstream, or another organ system, treatment can take weeks to months. In rare cases, these staph infections can lead to sepsis, a dangerous condition in which the immune system has an exaggerated response to infection.
- #21 Staph infections | Altru Health Systemhttps://www.altru.org/health-library/conditions/staph-infections
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome. Toxins produced by the staph bacteria may cause staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome. Affecting mostly babies and children, this condition includes a fever, a rash and sometimes blisters. When the blisters break, the top layer of skin comes off. This leaves a red, raw surface that looks like a burn. […] A staph infection in food usually doesn’t cause a fever. Signs and symptoms you can expect with this type of staph infection include: Nausea and vomiting, Diarrhea, Dehydration, Low blood pressure. […] A fever and low blood pressure are signs of bacteremia. […] This life-threatening condition results from toxins produced by some strains of staph bacteria. […] Signs and symptoms may include: Joint swelling, Severe pain in the affected joint, Fever. […] If staph bacteria invade your bloodstream, you may develop a type of infection that affects your entire body. […] Staph infections can also turn deadly if the bacteria invade deep into your body, entering your bloodstream, joints, bones, lungs or heart.
- #22 Symptoms of Staph Infectionhttps://www.everydayhealth.com/staph-infection/guide/symptoms/
Symptoms of sepsis usually include fever, chills, fast breathing, a high heart rate, and disorientation. […] Symptoms include a rash, fever, and blisters that break easily, leaving moist, painful areas of skin. […] Symptoms of invasive staph infections can lead to severe problems that might require immediate medical attention. […] Staphylococcus is one of several types of bacteria that can cause pneumonia. […] If you eat food contaminated with these toxins, you may experience stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, low blood pressure. […] Pyomyositis, which is an infection of the skeletal muscle, can cause pain and tenderness near the affected muscle, fever, an abscess or lump under the skin.
- #23 Symptoms of a Staph Infection – Complete CareChevron downChevron downChevron downFacebookLinkedinDirectionsArrow rightArrow rightArrow rightArrow rightArrow rightArrow rightArrow rightArrow rightFacebookYoutubeLinkedinInstagramhttps://www.visitcompletecare.com/blog/symptoms-of-a-staph-infection/
Staph infections commonly take the form of: Boils and pimples â Red, raised bumps filled with pus. […] Cellulitis â An infection deep in the skin that causes large areas of redness and swelling. This is most often seen in the lower legs and can quickly become serious if the infection spreads to the bloodstream. The skin may feel hot and the patient may develop a fever in severe cases. […] Scalded skin syndrome â A condition affecting children and infants under the age of five. The child will have a fever and possibly rashes or blisters, followed by skin peeling. The exposed skin will look red and be sensitive, as if the child was actually burned, and they will require immediate medical care for a safe recovery. […] The symptoms of sepsis are numerous and varied, and include: Low blood pressure, High fever above 101 degrees Fahrenheit, Hypothermia below 96.8 degrees Fahrenheit, Accelerated heartbeat, Quickened respiration rate, Chills and feeling like your extremities are cold, Rashes or patchy skin, Skin thatâs hot to the touch, Sweatiness, Dizziness, Confusion or delirium, Pain, Trouble breathing.
- #24 Staph Infection: When To Visit Urgent Carehttps://www.promedicaeruc.org/blog/2023/april/staph-infection-when-to-visit-urgent-care/
Symptoms include painful, swollen joints and fever. […] Symptoms are stomach aches, muscle aches, fever and diarrhea. The infection may also cause rashes on the hands and feet as well as confusion. […] The symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration and low blood pressure. […] The symptoms include fever and low blood pressure. […] Symptoms include painful, swollen, hot skin and fever.
- #25 Is Staph Infection Contagious?https://www.medicinenet.com/is_a_staph_infection_contagious/article.htm
Staphylococcal food poisoning produces symptoms of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration. These symptoms of a staph infection usually come on quickly (from about one to six hours after eating the contaminated food) and usually resolve in one to three days. […] Toxic shock syndrome, originally described in menstruating women using tampons, occurs rapidly with high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and muscle aches. Patients often develop a staph infection rash and peeling skin with this syndrome. Staph infections can also manifest on the face, leading to additional symptoms. […] Most staph skin infections are cured with antibiotics; with antibiotic treatment, many skin infections are no longer contagious after about 24-48 hours of appropriate therapy. […] A staph infection can remain contagious as long as the bacteria are present on the skin or in open wounds. If left untreated, an infected person can spread the bacteria for weeks or even longer. […] A staph infection can be contagious in its early stages, especially if there are open sores or skin lesions. The bacteria can spread through direct contact with infected skin or by touching contaminated surfaces and items, even before more severe symptoms appear.
- #26 Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Basics | MRSA | CDChttps://www.cdc.gov/mrsa/about/index.html
The symptoms of an S. aureus infection, including MRSA, depend on the part of the body that is infected. Broken skin, such as scrapes or cuts, is often the site of a MRSA infection. Most S. aureus skin infections, including MRSA, appear as a bump or infected area on the skin that might be: […] You cannot tell by looking at the skin if it’s a MRSA infection. People sometimes confuse some MRSA skin infections with a spider bite. However, unless you actually see the spider, the irritation is likely not a spider bite. […] MRSA infections can cause serious problems in and outside of healthcare settings, including: […] Sepsis, the body’s extreme response to an infection (if left untreated). […] Death (if left untreated). […] Some people who carry MRSA can go on to get a MRSA infection.
- #26 Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Basics | MRSA | CDChttps://www.cdc.gov/mrsa/about/index.html
Healthcare providers often prescribe antibiotics to treat MRSA infections. Some types of S. aureus infections need surgery to drain infected areas. Your healthcare provider will determine which treatments are best for you. While MRSA can be resistant to several antibiotics, meaning these drugs cannot cure the infections, there are antibiotics available to treat MRSA infections.
- #27 MRSAhttps://www.nhs.uk/conditions/mrsa/
Most people with MRSA bacteria on their skin do not have any symptoms. […] But if you get an MRSA infection under your skin, you may have an area of skin that: is painful and swollen, feels warm when you touch it, leaks pus or liquid, looks red though this may be harder to see on brown or black skin. […] If the infection spreads to your blood or lungs, or another part of your body, symptoms may include: high temperature, difficulty breathing, chills, dizziness, confusion. […] These could be signs of a skin infection such as MRSA. Some skin infections can be serious, so they need to be checked quickly. […] MRSA can be treated with antibiotics. […] More serious infections may need to be treated in hospital with antibiotics given by injection or a drip into a vein in your arm. […] You may need antibiotics for a few days or up to a few months, depending on how serious the infection is. […] If you get complications, you may need further treatment, such as surgery to drain a build-up of pus (abscess).
- #28 Staph Infection: Symptoms, Treatment and Causes | MyHealthcare Clinichttps://myhealthcareclinic.com/conditions/staph-infection/
Symptoms of a staph skin infection can include: A painful red lump or bump on the skin […] Sores, crusts or blisters […] Hot, red and swollen skin […] Sore, red eyelids or eyes […] Staph bacteria can also cause more serious infections, like blood poisoning and toxic shock syndrome, but these are much less common than skin infections. […] See a GP if you think you have a staph skin infection and: Its getting worse or spreading quickly […] It lasts more than a week […] You have a weakened immune system for example, you have had an organ transplant or youre having chemotherapy […] You might need antibiotics to treat the infection. […] Also see a GP if you keep getting staph infections.
- #29 Staph Infection | Infectious Diseaseshttps://health.ucdavis.edu/conditions/staph-infection
Symptoms of a staph infection depend on which part of your body has the bacteria in it. […] The most common signs of a staph infection include: itchy, pimple-like bumps, painful bumps on the skin filled with pus, red, hot and swollen area of skin, sores that break and form a yellow crust, cough that doesn’t go away, diarrhea, fever or chills, nausea or vomiting, swollen, painful bone or joint. […] Some staph infections can quickly become severe and life-threatening. Seek emergency medical care if you experience: chest pain, confusion, shortness of breath, sudden drop in blood pressure, sunburn-like rash.
- #30 Staph Infection: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Morehttps://www.verywellhealth.com/staph-infections-3156887
While symptoms of a staph infection are highly variable (based on the affected organ), these symptoms warrant emergent medical attention: severe headache, neck stiffness, and fever; painful rash or rash associated with a fever; rapid heart rate and/or breathing rate; chest pain or trouble breathing; severe or persistent vomiting or diarrhea and/or signs of dehydration; swelling or pain around a device, such as an intravenous line, pacemaker, or replacement joint.
- #31 Staph infections – self-care at home: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLockhttps://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000686.htm
Staph (pronounced staff) is short for Staphylococcus. Staph is a type of germ (bacteria) that can cause infections almost anywhere in the body. […] Symptoms depend on where the infection is located. For example, with a skin infection you may have a boil or a painful rash called impetigo. With a serious infection, such as toxic shock syndrome, you may have a high fever, nausea and vomiting, and a sunburn-like rash. […] If test results show you have a staph infection, treatment will depend on the type of infection you have. Treatment may include: Cleaning and draining the wound. A provider should do this procedure. Do not try to pop open or drain the infection yourself. Keep any sore or wound covered with a clean bandage. […] Follow these steps to avoid a staph infection and prevent it from spreading. Keep your hands clean by washing them thoroughly with soap and water. Or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Keep cuts and scrapes clean and covered with bandages until they heal. Avoid contact with other people’s wounds or bandages.
- #32 What Is a Staph Infection?https://www.baptisthealth.com/blog/family-health/staph-infection
The duration of a staph infection varies based on the type and how severe it is. For example, food poisoning typically resolves within a day or two. Staph infections on the skin also typically clear up within a few days, though your doctor may provide direction on how to care for healing skin after a staph infection that you need to follow for a full recovery. […] Systemic staph infections (in the lungs, heart, bloodstream, etc.) can take weeks or months to resolve. These types of infections can also, in rare instances, cause sepsis a condition where the immune system has an exaggerated response to the bacterial invasion.
- #33 Signs and Symptoms of a Staph Infection | Lurie Children’shttps://www.luriechildrens.org/en/blog/signs-and-symptoms-of-a-staph-infection/
Staph infections happen fairly frequently and are generally not cause for huge concern. […] Symptoms include the development of boils on the skin or redness and swelling of the skin that is painful. […] The infection will not go away unless you treat it with antibiotics. […] Parents and caregivers should monitor the areas that may be infected and if these areas seem to be getting larger, more red, or more painful they should seek medical attention, shared Tan. Most of these types of infections tend to be more localized and tend to stay on the skin or infect the soft tissue and arent systemic.
- #34https://www.lonestar.edu/16886.htm
Staph bacteria commonly cause skin infections, such as boils. Most of these infections are not life-threatening. […] In addition to skin infections, staph bacteria can cause infections in the blood, in the bones and in the lungs (pneumonia). […] Symptoms of the disease Most staph skin infections, including MRSA, appear as a bump or infected area on the skin that may be red, swollen, painful, warm to the touch, full of pus or other drainage and accompanied by a fever. […] Individuals who have had a staph infection, including MRSA, and received treatment should stay away from school and work for as long as symptoms exist and when a fever is present.