"Super Bug"... that Drugs CAN"T Cure...
You can reduce your risk of the super bug that drugs can't cure by taking basic steps to protect yourself and your family. Approximately 30% of the US population has Staphylococcus aureus or staph normally in living in their nasal passages. The infection becomes serious when it moves inside the body through an incision or open wound.
The new generation Super Bug has been around for many years and has become resistent to drugs normally used to control it. It is estimated that 90,000 Americans get the potentially deadly infection each year. Although it goes by many different names it is mostly called MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus).
In general there are 2 different versions - one is mainly found around hospitals, nursing homes and other health care facilities where most people have weakened immune systems. Commonly known as Staph it resists the broad range of antibotics and accounts for the vast majority of fatal cases. It has been estimated that 46 out of every 1,000 patients are affected by staph.
Another form that appears unrelated is currently circulating across the US and hiding in areas of crowds, places with a lot of skin contact such as gyms and locker rooms plus areas that are lacking in good hygiene. This strain has developed a resistance to the first line of antibiotics.
How do you know if you have it? Look for the following symptoms - skin abscess, drainage of pus near a wound site, fever, warmth around the infected area, can also look like a pimple or boil and be very painful. More serious types can cause pneumonia, bloodstream infections and infections to a surgical wound.
You can reduce your risk of the super bug drugs can't cure! Since the main cause and outbreak happens in health care facilities follow these guidelines to lower the risk:
1. Make sure staff members clean their hands before treating you.
2. Before the doctor listens with his stethoscope ask him to wipe it with alcohol.
3. If you need surgery ask your doctor what is infection rate is. He knows it.
4. Use a chlorhexidine soap for 3-5 days prior to any surgery.
5. Ask your doctor to test you for MRSA at least a week prior to surgery.
6. Pre-shave any area that would normally be shaved for surgery.
7. Avoid putting your hands near your mouth and do not place utensils or food items on bed sheet.
8. If you have any wounds or cuts keep them covered with a bandage until healed.
9. Do not share personal items such as razors, towels, washcloths. Dry clothing in a hot dryer instead of air drying.
10. Most important talk to your doctor. Tell him about any concerns you might have. Sooner is definitely better with the super bug.
Practice good hygiene because the life you save may be your own or someone you love. Following the above guidelines can help you reduce your risk of the super bug drugs can't cure.
Sandy Morris of: http://BoomersMagic.com
"Building Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Families Worldwide!"
Please visit: http://Healthy-Wealthy-N-Wise.com
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The new generation Super Bug has been around for many years and has become resistent to drugs normally used to control it. It is estimated that 90,000 Americans get the potentially deadly infection each year. Although it goes by many different names it is mostly called MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus).
In general there are 2 different versions - one is mainly found around hospitals, nursing homes and other health care facilities where most people have weakened immune systems. Commonly known as Staph it resists the broad range of antibotics and accounts for the vast majority of fatal cases. It has been estimated that 46 out of every 1,000 patients are affected by staph.
Another form that appears unrelated is currently circulating across the US and hiding in areas of crowds, places with a lot of skin contact such as gyms and locker rooms plus areas that are lacking in good hygiene. This strain has developed a resistance to the first line of antibiotics.
How do you know if you have it? Look for the following symptoms - skin abscess, drainage of pus near a wound site, fever, warmth around the infected area, can also look like a pimple or boil and be very painful. More serious types can cause pneumonia, bloodstream infections and infections to a surgical wound.
You can reduce your risk of the super bug drugs can't cure! Since the main cause and outbreak happens in health care facilities follow these guidelines to lower the risk:
1. Make sure staff members clean their hands before treating you.
2. Before the doctor listens with his stethoscope ask him to wipe it with alcohol.
3. If you need surgery ask your doctor what is infection rate is. He knows it.
4. Use a chlorhexidine soap for 3-5 days prior to any surgery.
5. Ask your doctor to test you for MRSA at least a week prior to surgery.
6. Pre-shave any area that would normally be shaved for surgery.
7. Avoid putting your hands near your mouth and do not place utensils or food items on bed sheet.
8. If you have any wounds or cuts keep them covered with a bandage until healed.
9. Do not share personal items such as razors, towels, washcloths. Dry clothing in a hot dryer instead of air drying.
10. Most important talk to your doctor. Tell him about any concerns you might have. Sooner is definitely better with the super bug.
Practice good hygiene because the life you save may be your own or someone you love. Following the above guidelines can help you reduce your risk of the super bug drugs can't cure.
Sandy Morris of: http://BoomersMagic.com
"Building Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Families Worldwide!"
Please visit: http://Healthy-Wealthy-N-Wise.com
Content is FREE to Copy, Use and Post in its entirety.
