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reatment of staphylococcus aureus
depends obviously as to whether you are with the bacteria,
or only colonised. Many people are carriers of staphylococcus
aureus, but have no adverse or illness causing affects. Understanding
the difference is essential in becoming more knowledgeable
about this type of infection. You are considered to be infected
with staphylococcus aureus if the bacteria has entered into
your bloodstream, such as through a break, or cut in your
skin. However, if you have bacteria on the surface of your
skin, such as your armpit or nose, without developing an infection,
you are said to be colonised.
If you have been diagnosed with a staphylococcus aureus infection,
you will be treated with strong antibiotics that may be able
to fight the infection and treat the symptoms. It should be
noted that over time, staphylococcus aureus is becoming more
resistant to more and more prescription drugs.
Most staphylococcus aureus infections are treated with the
antibiotic vancomycin, or linezolid, which are normally given
through injection or intravenously directly to the blood system.
Most staphylococcus aureus infections will require treatment
in hospital and antibiotic treatment may need to continue
for a number of weeks. Treatment of staphylococcus aureus
depends heavily upon each individual case.
If you are only colonised with staphylococcus aureus bacteria,
and have no signs of illness or infection, you may still be
treated. Especially if you have been admitted to hospital
for a surgical procedure or operation. If you have a local
or serious staphylococcus aureus infection, you may need to
continue having treatment even upon returning home.
If you require treatment to remove staphylococcus aureus bacteria
before being admitted to hospital, a special antibiotic cream
may be applied to your skin, or to the inside of your nose,
to remove the bacteria. You may also undergo extensive cleansing
and disinfecting procedures, such as hand, skin and hair washing
with an antiseptic shampoo and lotion to kill any bacteria
present.
Typically, staphylococcus aureus treatment may require you,
as a patient, to be moved to a private room or to a room with
others who have the bacteria, to stop staphylococcus aureus
spreading.
Staphylococcus aureus does not usually cause harm to healthy
people, so if you have a staphylococcus aureus infection,
and have been admitted to hospital, you may still be able
to have visitors as normal. However, it is sensible that visitors
wash their hands thoroughly before and after visiting every
patient. Fast-acting, special alcohol rubs or disinfectants
are used in most hospitals, with dispensers usually located
nearby patients' beds.
Some people are more at risk of staphylococcus aureus. If
you have an staphylococcus aureus infection and someone who
is at increased risk wishes to visit you in hospital, you
should seek advice before they visit.
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