size shape, classification, cultural characteristics, source of infection, mode of transmission, symptoms, intoxication, lab diagnosis, treatment,

1. Staphylococcus -Bacteria
Dr.Ga.BAKAVATHIAPPAN
Associate Professor & HOD of Zoology
SBK College
Aruppukottai-626101 Tamilnadu -India

6. 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 the staph infection
spreads, the person may
develop a fever, sometimes
with chills and sweats, as
well as swelling in the area.

12. • Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is an
infection caused by Staphylococcus (staph) bacteria. This type of
bacteria is resistant to many different antibiotics.
• These bacteria naturally live in the nose and on the skin and
generally don’t cause any harm. However, when they begin to
multiply uncontrollably, a MRSA infection can occur.
• MRSA infections typically occur when there’s a cut or break in
your skin. MRSA is very contagious and can be spread through
direct contact with a person who has the infection.
• It can also be contracted by coming into contact with an object
or surface that’s been touched by a person with MRSA.
• Though a MRSA infection can be serious, it may be treated
effectively with certain antibiotics.

15. What is the treatment for staph infections?
 Minor skin infections are usually treated with an antibiotic ointment such as
a non-prescription triple-antibiotic mixture. In some cases, oral antibiotics
may be given for skin infections. Additionally, if abscesses are present, they
are surgically drained. More serious and life-threatening infections are
treated with intravenous antibiotics and supportive medical care in the
hospital.
 Doctors use several different types of antibiotics have been used to treat
staph infections.
 The choice of antibiotic depends on the type and severity of the infection as
well as drug-resistance patterns of the particular bacterial type.
 Some of the antibiotics that have been used to treat staph infections are
cefazolin, cefuroxime, cephalexin, nafcillin (Nallpen), oxacillin (Bactocill),
dicloxacillin, vancomycin, clindamycin (Cleocin), rifampin, and telavancin
(Vibativ).
 Combinations of antibiotics and other antibiotics can also be used.
 Some staph strains, such as MRSA are resistant to many antibiotics.

16. Handle and prepare food safely to help decrease
the risk of Staphylococcal food poisoning:
 Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water
before handling and preparing food.
 If you have wounds, skin infections, or a nose
or eye infection, do not prepare or serve food to
others.
 Clean and sanitize kitchens and all dining
areas.
 Keep hot foods hot (over 140 F) and cold foods
cold (40 F or under).
 Refrigerate any food that is to be stored as soon
as possible.

17. • There is no vaccine currently available to prevent
Staphylococcus aureus.
• Preventing Staph remains the best defence
against contracting an infection.
• Proper hygiene is important.
• Wash hands diligently, avoid close contact with
infected individuals, and carefully clean all skin
scrapes, cuts, and wounds to reduce the chances
of them becoming infected with Staph.
• If you have Staph, make sure all people in close
contact with you wash their hands frequently,
especially if they change your bandages or touch
the infected wound.

18. • Staph infections can be deadly if left
untreated.
• Staphylococcus aureus or “Staph” is a bacteria
which normally lives on your skin and in your
nose. ...
• When methicillin and other common
antibiotic medicines do not kill the bacteria
that are causing an infection, it becomes
harder to get rid of the infection.

19. Staph infections can be treated with
antibiotics.
We don't consider Staphylococcus aureus
to be a sexually transmitted infection but at
the same time it is something that is
passed from skin to skin contact. ...
 In regard to testing for sexually transmitted
infections (STI), this really depends on your
own situation.