Staph is feared by grapplers everywhere because it is highly contagious and can be life-threatening.
Staph is short for staphylococcus, a type of bacteria that can actually occur in the noses and on the skin of completely healthy individuals without serious complications. If staph enters your bloodstream or a deeper part of your body, like your bones or organs, it can cause serious health complications. Basically, it looks like someone is strip-mining away your flesh.
Like any serious infection, a staph infection can present in a number of ways. It usually starts as what otherwise looks like a pimple, but it may also be accompanied by a fever. From there, the situation deteriorates as the infection worsens. If a staph infection is left untreated, it can kill you. If you suspect that you might have a staph infection, seek medical help immediately. You cannot tough-guy a staph infection.
The even worse news: some forms of staph, like the dreaded MRSA, are antibiotic resistance and are therefore much more difficult to treat. Again, this should emphasize the importance of seeing a doctor right away. If you have MRSA, beginning treatment earlier can make your experience much less traumatic.
Staph is feared by grapplers everywhere because it is highly contagious and can be life-threatening.
Staph is short for staphylococcus, a type of bacteria that can actually occur in the noses and on the skin of completely healthy individuals without serious complications. If staph enters your bloodstream or a deeper part of your body, like your bones or organs, it can cause serious health complications. Basically, it looks like someone is strip-mining away your flesh.
Like any serious infection, a staph infection can present in a number of ways. It usually starts as what otherwise looks like a pimple, but it may also be accompanied by a fever. From there, the situation deteriorates as the infection worsens. If a staph infection is left untreated, it can kill you. If you suspect that you might have a staph infection, seek medical help immediately. You cannot tough-guy a staph infection.
The even worse news: some forms of staph, like the dreaded MRSA, are antibiotic resistance and are therefore much more difficult to treat. Again, this should emphasize the importance of seeing a doctor right away. If you have MRSA, beginning treatment earlier can make your experience much less traumatic.