International Nurses Association

Anytime you hear about a staph infection, you probably feel a little queasy.   Staph infections can be serious, however, with proper precautions they can be treated in a relatively short amount of time with most cases. As a nurse, you must keep yourself protected.    Staff Infection Facts Staphylococcus is the true medical name for staph.   It is a group of bacteria that can cause a variety of diseases.   Staph infections can cause disease due to an infection or due to the production of toxins from the bacteria.   Boils, Cellulitis, Impetigo, and Toxic Shock Syndrome are examples of disease from staph.   Symptoms of staph usually include pus, as from a   boil or abscess.   The area may be tender, red, and swollen, and at times very painful.   Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, also known as MRSA is a form of staph that is particularly resistant to antibiotic treatments and other drugs that can usually help with staph.   As a general rule, staph infections are tre