More staph infections

**imported_elp6n** · September 25th, 2007, 01:47 PM

I believe the quote you're referring to is:
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Warm, humid environments can contribute to staph infections, so excessive sweating can increase someone's chances of developing an infection.
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Warm humid conditions from sweating meaning: inside helmets, under pads & uniforms, etc. This is referring to the temp & condition on your person making ideal environments for the bacteria. (It can't thrive out in the open - it will die eventually.)

Hygiene is the key to prevention.
But instead we have people in hysterics thinking Staphylococcus aureus is some monster stomping through Wise Co. taking out our women and children.

Wash up. use alcohol on wounds. keep them clean.

And this section drives home what I've been saying all along:
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Can I Prevent a Staph Skin Infection?
Staphylococcus aureus bacteria are everywhere. Many healthy people carry staph bacteria without getting sick.

Cleanliness and good hygiene are the best way to protect yourself against getting staph (and other) infections. You can help prevent staph skin infections by washing your hands frequently and by bathing or showering daily.

Keep areas of skin that have been injured "? such as cuts, scrapes, eczema, and rashes caused by allergic reactions or poison ivy "? clean and covered, and use any antibiotic ointments or other treatments that your doctor suggests. If someone in your family has a staph infection, don't share towels, sheets, or clothing until the infection has been fully treated.

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**the_alienist** · September 25th, 2007, 02:07 PM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> I agree up to some point...but poor hygiene has been around for a long time and we didnt seem to have this much outbreak </div></div>

I agree with you to a certain point, but I also think that in considering the overuse of antibiotics, we also must consider all the toxins that we put into our bodies on a daily basis that we never think about. Before you eat something next time, take a look at the packaging and see how many preservatives are IN the food, let alone what was sprayed on them to keep the bugs off and to encourage growth.

Yes it's nice to be able to walk into a store pick up a bag of something, go home, warm it up and eat it, never giving a second thought as to where it came from. Our grandparents and their parents grew their own food and used natural fertilizers and pesticides. They also had a workout, emphasis on WORK, which helps to promote healthy immune systems.

Seeing this "outbreak" of staph has everyone all on edge, when really this is something that can be prevented and treated. The most important part is treated. It's not like these kids have AIDS. Come on people. The lemming syndrome is also very contaigious. Might want to check and see if you have that as well.

**Bettyboop** · September 25th, 2007, 02:30 PM

No one is saying that having good hygiene would prevent it. everyone has on their skin. I am just saying that this hot weather and the excessive sweating is a contributing factor.

**imported_VHSLhelper** · September 25th, 2007, 11:19 PM

I heard it's hit Buch. Co. too.

**cvcgrad** · September 26th, 2007, 09:38 AM

Hopefully, coaches are enforcing better hygiene.

**jjkpitcher** · September 26th, 2007, 06:26 PM

Personally, I think that is should be mandatory that the team has to shower after a game, etc. I know almost every player on JJK football team does, Coach Saylers urges his players to shower right after and they clean the equipment, jerseys, etc on a day to day basis. I as well know of 2 hospitializations from this Staph. I think that Coaches should make their players practice good hygeine.