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Staph Infection Turns Deadly

Earlier I reported that several students in Massachusetts had been infected with a drug resistant staph infection. The schools were sanitizing and washing with bleach and water. It seems that the infection ahs also been detected in schools nation wide. The staph, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is not affected by penicillin and other antibiotics. The good news is that it can be treated with other types of drugs. Eighth grade students at a middle school in Southern Indiana have been diagnosed with the staph infection. The students were football players and the school has taken action to sanitize the locker … Continue reading →

Students Diagnosed with Dangerous Staph Infection

This time of year always leads to various health outbreaks at schools. Most parents expect the typical colds, cough, runny nose, and fever. They dread but also are not surprised a child that comes home with flu or strep throat. Even lice are not a major thing that catches parents very off guard. However, every now and then a disease or sickness breaks out that has parents and school workers terrified. One of those diseases that scares me is staph infection. I am not a doctor or nurse and I actually do not know much about it except for I … Continue reading →

Belly Button Infections

We most often think of belly button infections as something suffered by persons who have pierced their naval. While this does account for a significant portion of the infections, piercing is not the only way you can get an infection in your belly button. When I was a little girl, my father (I think it was my father, but he’s denying all knowledge) told me that I shouldn’t stick my fingers in my belly button or it would turn black. Being the impressionable soul that I was, I’ve never stuck my fingers in my belly button, and yet last week, … Continue reading →

A Warning About A Potentially Deadly Staph Infection

My teenage cousins recently wrapped up the school year, but they didn’t come home empty handed. Each student athlete received a letter regarding a potentially deadly staph infection that attacks the skin. It’s called Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus or MRSA. According to the information provided by the school and county health department, it is contagious and frightening. MRSA is considered by medical experts as a superbug, which means it is resistant to antibiotics and by all accounts it is rapidly spreading among athletes (both amateur and professional). The letter was sent to parents to inform them about MRSA and to list … Continue reading →

Dealing With Athlete’s Foot

Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that causes a rash on the skin of the foot. It may appear between the toes, on the sole, on the heel, on the instep, or in multiple locations. The fungus is easily spread but can be easily treated at home. Natural remedies include: Mix fungus fighting essential oils like lavender, tea tree, clove, and eucalyptus into a carrier oil. Keep your feet dry — wear cotton socks and/or open shoes and use foot powder. Sweat and a lack of air circulation can encourage infection growth. Make your own foot powder from cornstarch with … Continue reading →

Different Types of Athlete’s Foot

There’s more than one type of athlete’s foot, and the treatment for each can vary. Toe web infections (also known as interdigital infections) are the most common type of athlete’s foot. The infection appears between the toes, most often between the fourth and fifth toes. Toe web infections can often be treated using nonprescription antifungal creams and/or lotions. Keeping your feet clean and dry can help the infection clear up faster — and stay away afterwards. For a severe infection, you may need a prescription antifungal medication from your doctor. A moccasin-type infection leads to scaly, thickened skin on the … Continue reading →