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What does Psalm 73:19 mean?
Asaph’s revelation about the wicked (Psalm 73:17–18) included the fact that God’s judgment of them will be sudden (Acts 12:23). They will be destroyed in a moment. Terror will hold them in a death grip. This is at least a partial answer to the bitterness (Psalm 73:21) and angst of his initial complaint (Psalm 73:2–3). It is frustrating to suffer while honoring God, only to see some who defy Him living what appear to be comfortable lives. And yet, not only does their sin put them at risk of disaster (Proverbs 9:13–18), it guarantees them an eternity of judgment (Hebrews 9:27).
Just as the wicked people of Asaph’s day seemed stable and happy, so too did the later king of Babylon, Belshazzar. Just as his judgment came with sudden catastrophe, so will be the end of those who reject God and celebrate their own sin (Psalm 73:8–9).
Belshazzar arrogantly hosted an elaborate banquet for a thousand of his lords and drank wine in front of them (Daniel 5:1). He and all his guests committed blasphemy by drinking wine from the temple’s vessels and by praising idols (Daniel 5:2–4). But suddenly God announced Belshazzar’s judgment by a finger that wrote on the plaster of a wall. Belshazzar was so terrified by the mysterious writing that he was notably shaken (Daniel 5:6). He learned from the prophet Daniel that God found him lacking and his kingdom would fall to the Medes and Persians (Daniel 5:26–28). That night those enemies seized the kingdom and Belshazzar was killed (Daniel 5:30–31).
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Psalm 73:15–28 gives a fitting resolution to Asaph’s complaint (Psalm 73:2–3). He was disturbed by the contrast between the seemingly prosperous wicked and the difficulties of the righteous. Many today feel the same conflict. An eternal perspective gave the answer he needed to those hard examples. In short, wickedness does come with risks, and earthly life is not all there is to our existence. Even in the context of the natural world, evil invites negative consequences and disaster. In eternity, judgment on godlessness is absolutely guaranteed.
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Seeing godless people thrive, even as they hatefully mock God, while believers suffer, leads many people to a crisis of faith. This was the case for Asaph. Using exaggerated imagery, he complains to the Lord that it seems as if evil people have easy lives, while godly people suffer. Further reflection reminds Asaph that sin does lead to consequences, both in this life and the next. He confesses his sins of bitterness and resolves to trust God more deeply.
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Nasal polyps are soft, painless, noncancerous growths that can form in the lining of your nose or sinuses. They happen most often in people with asthma, allergies, repeat infections or nasal inflammation. Medication and outpatient surgery can shrink nasal polyps and relieve symptoms.ContentsOverviewSymptoms and CausesDiagnosis and TestsManagement and TreatmentPreventionOutlook / PrognosisLiving WithAdditional Common Questions
Overview
Nasal polyps range in size from small teardrops to large grapes.
What are nasal polyps?
Nasal polyps are painless and benign (noncancerous) growths. They form in the mucosa (thin, soft tissue) that lines your nasal and sinus passages. They usually appear on both sides of your nose. Nasal polyps can get irritated and swollen, making it hard for you to breathe through your nose.
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Small polyps are teardrop-shaped. But as they grow larger, they often resemble peeled grapes that are pink, yellow or gray.
Nasal polyps affect up to 40% of the general population. Anyone can get them. But they’re twice as common in men. Many people get them in their 30s or 40s. But the overall risk increases with age.
Nasal polyposis is another name for nasal polyps.
Symptoms and Causes
Nasal polyp symptoms
Small polyps in your nose might not cause symptoms at all. But if they start to grow, you could develop:
- Nasal congestion (stuffy nose).
- Rhinorrhea (runny nose).
- Headaches.
- Loss of taste and smell.
- Nosebleeds.
- Postnasal drip.
- Sinus pressure.
- Snoring.
When polyps grow large enough, they can block your nasal passages and sinuses, leading to:
- Frequent asthma attacks (in people with asthma).
- Repeated sinus infections (sinusitis).
- Sleep apnea or other sleep disorders.
- Difficulty breathing, even in people who don’t have asthma.
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Nasal polyp causes
Healthcare providers know that inflammation causes nasal polyps. But they don’t know why some people go on to develop polyps because of inflammation while others don’t.
Chronic sinusitis — from allergies, infection or asthma — seems to be the most common reason polyps appear. Chronic sinusitis refers to nasal and sinus inflammation that’s lasted three months or longer. But several risk factors could contribute to the development of nasal polyps.
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Risk factors
A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a certain condition. Nasal polyp risk factors include existing health conditions like:
- Asthma.
- Allergic rhinitis (hay fever).
- Chronic sinus infections.
- Cystic fibrosis.
- Hypersensitivity to certain NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).
Genetics may also play a role in the development of nasal polyps. For instance, certain gene mutations (changes) may impact how your nasal tissues react to inflammation.
Complications of nasal polyps
Ongoing sinus infections associated with nasal polyps can result in rare but serious complications like:
- Bone infection (osteomyelitis) and bone loss.
- Abscesses (pockets of infection) that can spread to your eye sockets and brain.
- Meningitis (infection of the tissues around your brain and spinal cord).
Diagnosis and Tests
How doctors diagnose nasal polyps
To diagnose nasal polyps, a healthcare provider will start with a physical examination. During this appointment, they may:
- Look inside your nose with a scope (a thin, tubelike instrument with a camera and light).
- Review your medical history (with a focus on allergies, asthma or sinus infections).
- Ask about your symptoms and how long you’ve had them.
Tests used to diagnose nasal polyps
If your healthcare provider needs more information, they may order one of these imaging tests to help them determine the size and location of each polyp:
Your provider may also recommend allergy testing. This can help them identify allergens that lead to nasal inflammation and polyps.
Management and Treatment
How are nasal polyps treated?
Nasal polyp treatment depends on the severity of your condition. Medication and surgery are the two main approaches.
Even with surgical removal, nasal polyps may grow back over time. Your healthcare provider will talk to you about the likelihood of recurrence (return) and how you can manage it.
Medication
Medication usually doesn’t get rid of nasal polyps, but it can ease symptoms. Common treatments include:
- Steroid nasal sprays to shrink polyps and improve symptoms.
- Oral steroids (pills you swallow) like prednisone.
- Biologic medications, such as dupilumab injections. (Dupilumab contains monoclonal antibodies that stimulate your immune system and may shrink nasal polyps.)
Your healthcare provider also may prescribe antibiotics if you have an infection.
Surgery for nasal polyps
If medication doesn’t work — or if you have large polyps — you may need sinus surgery to remove them. Your provider may use nasal endoscopy to do one of these minimally invasive procedures:
- Polypectomy. A healthcare provider uses tiny instruments — like surgical scissors or snares — to grab onto and remove the polyps inside your nose. (A surgical snare is like a lasso that wraps around a polyp.)
- Balloon sinuplasty. A surgeon threads a small balloon through your nostril and into your sinus cavity. They slowly inflate the balloon to unblock your nasal passages. In some cases, they’ll remove nasal polyps at the same time.
- Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). A surgeon uses small instruments to remove polyps, diseased tissue, damaged bone and anything else that obstructs your nasal passages.
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Prevention
Can nasal polyps be prevented?
It’s not always possible to prevent nasal polyps. But here are a few things you can do to reduce your risk:
- Take all medications exactly as directed.
- Avoid breathing airborne allergens or irritants that can lead to nose and sinus inflammation.
- Use a humidifier in your home to help moisten your breathing passages.
- Use a saline nasal rinse or spray to flush out allergens or other irritants.
- Practice good hygiene.
Outlook / Prognosis
What can I expect if I have nasal polyps?
Treatment can help you get rid of nasal polyps and make it easier for you to breathe through your nose. But unfortunately, polyps can come back after treatment. Some people need to stay on steroid medications or have repeat surgery to manage them.
People with loss of taste (ageusia) and loss of smell (anosmia) may not see a total improvement of symptoms after treatment. Ask your healthcare provider what you should expect in your case.
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When should I see my healthcare provider?
Schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider if you have nasal polyp symptoms that last longer than 10 days.
Additionally, let your provider know if you notice a single growth on one side of your nose. This could be a nasal or paranasal tumor rather than a polyp.
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What questions should I ask my doctor?
Consider asking your healthcare provider:
- How can I lessen the symptoms?
- Do I need medications, surgery or both?
- Should I restrict my activities?
- Do I need to see a specialist?
- Should I go to the emergency room for any symptoms?
Additional Common Questions
Will nasal polyps go away on their own?
In some cases, nasal polyps can shrink on their own over time. But they rarely go away. People who have severe symptoms will likely need treatment.
Can you see nasal polyps by looking up your nose?
You usually can’t see nasal polyps by looking up your own nose. But if they grow large enough, a provider might be able to see them if they look up your nose with a nasoscope (lighted tool).
Can nasal polyps get dislodged?
Trauma or blowing your nose really hard can cause nasal polyps to swell or become dislodged. Nasal steroid sprays may help reduce inflammation and help the polyps return to their original position.
How can I remove nasal polyps at home?
You should never — under any circumstances — try to remove nasal polyps yourself. Doing so can lead to injury, excessive bleeding and infection.
A note from Cleveland Clinic
Nasal polyps can make your nose feel stuffy all the time. Left untreated, they can interfere with your breathing and ultimately lead to bone and tissue damage. If you develop nasal polyp symptoms, tell your healthcare provider right away. They can find a treatment option that works for your situation.
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Nasal or Paranasal Tumor
Nasal and paranasal tumors
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Nasal and paranasal tumors are growths that begin in and around the passageway within the nose. Nasal tumors begin in the main passageway within the nose, called the nasal cavity. Paranasal tumors begin in air-filled chambers around the nose, called the paranasal sinuses.
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Some nasal and paranasal tumors aren’t cancerous. These noncancerous tumors also are called benign tumors. They can grow to block the flow of air through the nose.
Other nasal and paranasal tumors are cancers. Cancerous tumors also are called malignant tumors. They can grow to invade and destroy healthy body tissue. In time, the cells can break away and spread to other parts of the body.
Several types of nasal and paranasal tumors exist. The type of tumor you have helps determine the best treatment for you.
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Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of nasal and paranasal tumors can include:
- Difficulty breathing through the nose.
- Frequent headaches.
- Loss of the sense of smell.
- Nosebleeds.
- Discharge from the nose.
- Facial swelling or pain.
- Watery eyes.
- A sore on the roof of the mouth.
- Vision problems.
- A lump in the neck.
- Difficulty opening the mouth.
When to see a doctor
Make an appointment with a doctor or other healthcare professional if you have any symptoms that worry you.
Causes
Nasal and paranasal tumors happen when cells in the nasal cavity or chambers around the nose develop changes in their DNA. A cell’s DNA holds the instructions that tell a cell what to do. In healthy cells, the DNA gives instructions to grow and multiply at a set rate. The instructions also tell the cells to die at a set time. In tumor cells, the changes give different instructions. The changes tell the tumor cells to make many more cells quickly. Tumor cells can keep living when healthy cells would die. This causes too many cells.
Sometimes the changes in the DNA turn the cells into cancer cells. Cancer cells can invade and destroy healthy body tissue. In time, cancer cells can break away and spread to other parts of the body. When cancer spreads, it’s called metastatic cancer.
Risk factors
Factors that may increase the risk of nasal and paranasal tumors include:
- Smoking tobacco increases the risk. This includes cigarettes, cigars and pipes.
- Being exposed to air pollution. Breathing in polluted air increases the risk of nasal and paranasal tumors.
- Being exposed to chemicals and irritants in the air at work. These may include wood dust, fumes from glue, rubbing alcohol and formaldehyde, and dust from flour, chromium and nickel.
- Being exposed to human papillomavirus, also called HPV. HPV is a common virus that’s passed through sexual contact. For most people, it causes no problems and goes away on its own. For others, it causes changes in cells that can lead to many types of cancer.
Prevention
To reduce your risk of nasal and paranasal tumors, you can:
- Stop smoking. If you don’t use tobacco, don’t start. If you currently use tobacco of any kind, talk with a healthcare professional about strategies to help you quit.
- Protect yourself at work. Follow your workplace safety rules for protecting yourself from harmful fumes and irritants in the air, such as wearing a face mask.
- Ask about the HPV vaccine. Receiving a vaccination to prevent HPV infection may reduce your risk of HPV-related cancers. Ask your doctor or other healthcare professional whether an HPV vaccine is right for you.
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Yes, barbershop equipment, like combs, scissors, and razors, can be a source of staph infection if not properly cleaned and disinfected between clients, as Staphylococcus aureus (staph bacteria) can easily transfer from one person to another through contaminated tools, potentially causing skin infections like folliculitis or “barber’s rash” when a small cut or abrasion is present on the scalp or face.
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- Symptoms:A staph infection from a barbershop might manifest as red, pus-filled bumps, irritation, or inflammation at the site of a cut or nick.
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- Single-use items: Using disposable razors or blades when necessary.
- Hand hygiene: Barbers should frequently wash their hands with soap and water.
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Common symptoms include boils and oozing blisters. Staph can also cause food poisoning resulting in nausea, vomiting, and stomach ache. In rare cases, staph infections can turn deadly if the bacteria invade deeper into the body or enters the bloodstream resulting in fever, joint, and muscle pain.
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- Skin-to-skin contact: Staph can spread through direct contact with an infected person.
- Shared items: Staph can spread through sharing towels, soap, toothbrushes, or sports equipment.
- Contaminated surfaces: Staph can spread through touching surfaces that are often touched, like phones or doorknobs.
- Food preparation: Staph can spread if food handlers don’t wash their hands properly.
- Coughing and sneezing: Staph can spread through droplets in coughs and sneezes, but this is less common.
How to prevent staph
- Wash your hands
- Keep wounds clean and covered
- Finish the entire course of antibiotics, even if you feel better
- Avoid sharing personal items
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- People with lowered immune systems
- People who frequently use communal environments
- Athletes who participate in sports with skin-to-skin contact
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What Is a Staph Infection? Here’s 6 Symptoms to Look For and When to See a Doctor
When left untreated, staph infection symptoms can become life-threatening.by Markham Heid, Korin Miller and Madeleine HaaseUpdated: Mar 1, 2023
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- What is a staph infection?
- Types of staph infections
- Who is at risk for staph infections?
- Signs and symptoms of a staph infection
- How is a staph infection diagnosed?
- How is a staph infection treated?
- How to prevent a staph infection
- When to see a doctor about staph infection symptoms
Any kind of infection can sound scary at first, but it’s important to understand what’s going on with you and your body so that you can get the help you need. Staph infections, given how common they are, can particularly trigger panic if you aren’t sure what to attribute your symptoms to. Here, we’ve consulted both dermatologists and infectious disease experts to explain exactly what staph infection symptoms you should look for if you suspect something’s wrong.
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What is a staph infection?
Put simply, a staph infection is caused by a specific type of bacteria, typically Staphylococcus aureus, though other strains can also cause infection, says William B. Miller, Jr. M.D., infectious disease expert, evolutionary biologist, and author of Bioverse: How the Cellular World Contains the Secrets to Life’s Biggest Questions. “Staphylococcus bacteria are very widely distributed on nearly all surfaces and some staph normally live on our skin.” Staph infections are extremely common, estimated at over one million cases annually in the United States, he adds. “Most are mild and do not need treatment.”
Staphylococcus is a group of bacteria and there are more than 30 different types, per the U.S. National Library of Medicine. They are known as “commensal” microorganisms because they’re friendly enough to live on our bodies without causing any problems, says Paul Fey, Ph.D., medical director of the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s department of pathology and microbiology. “You can find staph in your nose, on your skin, and sometimes in other mucous membranes like your anus,” he explains.
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Types of staph infections
While staph bacteria are courteous houseguests when confined to their normal quarters, they can cause infections and illness (most commonly caused by Staphylococcus aureus) if they gain access to areas of your body where they don’t belong. There are different types of staph infections, Dr. Fey says, and they show up in different ways.
“Staph infections most commonly develop when there is a break in the skin, giving the staph an entry point for infection,” explains Joshua Zeichner, M.D., director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. “This may occur after regular cuts and scrapes, nicks from shaving, or even open skin because of athlete’s foot.”
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In addition to minor local infections, staph can also cause a serious immune system reaction to an infection known as sepsis, says Gary Goldenberg, M.D., assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital. “People can die from a staph infection if it gets into the bloodstream or infects internal organs,” he says.
Who is at risk for staph infections?
Anyone can get a staph infection, says Dr. Miller. “Some people carry staph bacteria that are harmless to them but can cause symptomatic infection in others which can be spread by person-to-person contact.” In other cases, there are identifiable underlying risk factors.
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In particular, individuals who are immunosuppressed because of chronic diseases (e.g. types of diabetes, HIV), cancer treatment, or recently post-operative, are more susceptible. Anyone with a heart valve, indwelling catheter, or artificial joint is at higher risk. Drug use is specifically associated with a higher risk for staph infections. Staphylococcus infections can also be spread through improper food handling, leading to food poisoning.
Most staph infections, especially those that involve the skin, are transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, adds Richard Watkins, M.D., infectious diseases physician and a professor of medicine at the Northeast Ohio Medical University. Because staph infections are typically transmitted through close contact, incarcerated people and athletes also have higher risk, he says.
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Signs and symptoms of a staph infection
Not sure what to watch for? Here are the telltale signs of a staph infection you should know how to recognize.
1. Skin boils or pustules
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Pus-filled or inflamed skin blemishes are by far the most common type of staph infection, Dr. Fey says.
“Let’s say you have a mosquito bite on your arm, and you have staph on your finger because you’ve been scratching or touching your nose,” he says. If you scratch your bug bite or some other place where your skin is broken, the staph bacteria on your finger can infect that wound and cause a big, red, painful, pus-filled blemish to form. You could also develop a rash-like cluster of raised blisters called impetigo, he says.
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“It’s fairly common in the ER for people to come in thinking they have a large spider bite, when really they have a staph infection,” Dr. Fey says.
2. Skin infections
Staph is actually the most common cause of cellulitis, a common and potentially serious bacterial skin infection, Dr. Goldenberg says. “It can occur in completely healthy people or in those with weak immune systems,” he says.
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Staph usually enters the skin through a cut or eczema patch and causes a local infection, leading to skin inflammation, Dr. Goldenberg explains. This can present as a warm, red, swollen area of skin that is tender or painful to the touch, most commonly on the lower legs, face, or arms.
While it may seem like no big deal, any skin condition that feels unusually painful or irritated should be evaluated by your doctor ASAP, as cellulitis can progress rapidly. “Deep infections like boils or infections of the legs should get immediate attention,” says Dr. Zeichner.
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3. Food poisoning
When a food is exposed to staph, the bacteria multiply and produce toxins. It’s those toxins that can make you sick, and they can lead to symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain, typically within 30 minutes to 8 hours after ingesting the contaminated food, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, it’s important to note that a fever is not typically something you’d experience from staph-related food poisoning, Dr. Fey says.
The best ways to avoid staph-related food poisoning is to make sure your food is handled at the right temperature, the CDC says. Hot foods should be kept at 140°F or hotter and cold foods at 40°F or colder. And, of course, it doesn’t hurt to wash your hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds with soap before cooking or eating.
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4. Fever and low blood pressure
In some cases—usually when someone’s exposed to staph in a hospital setting, like during surgery—staph bacteria can get into your bloodstream, Dr. Fey says.
This can cause a blood infection known as bacteremia, which can initially lead to a fever and low blood pressure. Once in your blood, this kind of staph infection can spread to your heart, bones, and other organs—and result in a number of serious or even deadly infections. Those include pneumonia, and also a type of bone infection called osteomyelitis, which could lead to swelling or warmth in the infected area, according to resources from the Mayo Clinic.
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Bacteremia could also lead to an infection of the lining of your heart known as endocarditis. Symptoms—like fever, chills, night sweats, joint pain, pale skin, and weakness—can develop very slowly, suddenly, or even come and go, per the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
5. Toxic shock syndrome
When the toxins staph produces accumulate, they can cause a particular type of blood poisoning known as toxic shock syndrome (TSS). This could lead to a sudden fever, vomiting or diarrhea, muscles aches, headaches, and a rash resembling sunburn on your palms and the soles of your feet, research shows.
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TSS is rare, though. The condition affects fewer than one in 100,000 people in the U.S., according to data from the CDC.
6. Sepsis
If a staph skin infection is left untreated, it can eventually enter the bloodstream and lead to sepsis, Dr. Goldenberg says, which is an intense immune system reaction to an infection that sends harmful inflammatory chemicals into the blood and other internal organs. This can block proper blood flow and potentially cause your organs to shut down, which can be fatal. Someone with sepsis might have one or more of the following symptoms, according to the CDC:
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- A high heart rate
- Fever, shivering, or feeling very cold
- Confusion or disorientation
- Shortness of breath
- Extreme pain or discomfort
- Clammy or sweaty skin
How is a staph infection diagnosed?
Simple infections can be diagnosed clinically, says David Cennimo, M.D., assistant professor of medicine-pediatrics infectious disease at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. “Often, you want to drain a collection, meaning drain the pus of any boils and send it to the lab, and see what bacteria is there.” He adds that if the staph infection has traveled to the bloodstream, your doctor will likely take blood samples to grow a blood culture to determine if the infection is indeed caused by staph bacteria.
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How is a staph infection treated?
There are several antibiotics that treat staph infections, both oral and intravenous ones, says Dr. Watkins. “Usually, the person is no longer contagious once the symptoms are resolved.” However, some people become carriers of staph and can pass it on even when they don’t have symptoms of active infection.
Depending on the resistance, some staph infections are pretty sensitive to most antibiotics and some have more resistance, says Dr. Cennimo. He says that the usual course for treatment can “anywhere between a week and 6 weeks of antibiotics.”
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What is MRSA?
You’ve probably heard of MRSA—pronounced “mer-sa”—which stands for “methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus,” Dr. Fey explains. As the name states, this is a type of staph that has developed resistance to certain antibiotic drugs, including a commonly used type called methicillin.
In most cases, MRSA infections manifest just the same as other types of staph infections—meaning they show up as skin boils or pustules, he says. But MRSA can also lead to some of the more serious skin and blood infections mentioned above. In those cases, MRSA’s drug resistance may make it tougher to treat.
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“Staph infections need to be treated immediately.”
That’s why “staph infections need to be treated immediately,” Dr. Goldenberg says, which could range anywhere from topical or oral antibiotics for superficial skin infections to IV antibiotics for more serious infections.
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While anyone can develop a staph infection, those with weakened immune systems and diabetes are at a higher risk, Dr. Goldenberg says. People with eczema also tend to get more superficial staph infections, he says.
How to prevent a staph infection
Washing your hands thoroughly and often—especially when you’ll be handling food or touching a wound or broken skin—is the best way to prevent a staph infection, Dr. Fey says.
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You should also try to keep broken skin (such as itchy rashes, cuts, and sores) away from gym equipment and other surfaces that may be harboring bacteria. “Make sure you tend to any open skin by cleaning the area, applying over-the-counter antibiotic ointment and then cover with a bandage to protect the area,” Dr. Zeichner says. “Do not share personal care products like razors, as they can spread bacteria, and avoid direct contact of the skin with someone who has crusts, scabs, or signs of an active infection themselves.”
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If you have eczema, make sure it’s treated and see a doctor if you have any uncontrolled or infected-looking flare-ups, Dr. Goldenberg adds.
While you may be tempted to give yourself an intense scrubbing in the shower to optimize your hygiene, Dr. Cennimo advises against it. “Don’t dry out your skin (or scrub too hard in the shower) because if you have dry cracked skin, bacteria can hide in those cracks.” So after your shower or following any kind of exfoliation, be sure to moisturize!
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And lastly, whenever you’re engaging in healthcare, make sure that everybody that is seeing you is washing their hands, says Dr. Cennimo. “It’s ok to ask ‘did you wash your hands?’ and alcohol hand sanitizers can do just as well.”
When to see a doctor about staph infection symptoms
Anybody that is having high fever or signs of systemic infection (fever, chills, change in activity level) should seek urgent medical care, says Dr. Cennimo. “Things that look like a skin infection that are lasting more than a day that are expanding rapidly, that are making you have a fever, that are particularly painful, you really need to be evaluated.”
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Also, if someone you have had contact with has a staph infection and you have new symptoms on your skin, seeing a doctor would be a good idea, adds Dr. Watkins.
Unless you have an angry skin boil or blemish, spotting a staph infection is going to be difficult, since the symptoms can overlap with all sorts of health conditions, Dr. Fey says. When in doubt, see your doctor, who can give you a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.
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