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Staph, Explained. For Everyone.
Plain-English answers about staph and MRSA for families, caregivers, nurses and athletes, sourced to the CDC and published research.
Staph 101Staph Infections: Symptoms, Causes and When to See a Doctor
What staph is, who gets it, what an infection looks like, and the signs that mean you need care today.
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Staph 101Is Staph Contagious? How It Spreads and How Long It Lasts
Yes, staph spreads through skin and shared items. Here is how it moves, how long it stays catching, and how to stop it at home.
Skin & BoilsWhat Does a Staph Infection Look Like? Pictures and Warning Signs
Boils, crusty sores, pimple-like bumps and spreading redness: how common staph skin infections look, and when to get care.
MRSAStaph vs. MRSA: What’s the Difference?
MRSA is staph that resists some antibiotics. Here’s how the two compare, how doctors tell them apart, and what it means for you.
Healthcare WorkersNurses and MRSA: Protecting Yourself and Your Family After a Shift
How often nurses carry MRSA, why hands matter most, and an easy after-shift routine for scrubs, skin and home.
Skin & BoilsWhy Do I Keep Getting Boils? What Recurring Boils Can Mean
Repeat boils often trace back to staph you carry, your skin, a health condition or a lookalike problem. Here’s how to sort it out.
Staph 101How to Lower Your Risk of Staph: Everyday Habits That Help
Simple habits make staph infections less likely. Here is what the CDC recommends for your hands, skin, laundry and gym bag.
Staph 101How Long Does Staph Live on Surfaces, Clothes and Towels?
Staph can last from hours to weeks on towels, fabrics and hard surfaces. Here is what studies show and how to clean smarter.
Athletes & GymsStaph Infections in Wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu: A Prevention Checklist
Before, during and after practice: the habits that keep you on the mat and off the sidelines.
Athletes & GymsWrestling Skin Infections: Staph, Ringworm and Herpes Gladiatorum
Staph, ringworm and herpes gladiatorum spread fast on the mat. How to spot each one and the daily habits that stop them.
Probiotics & ScienceBacillus subtilis Probiotics: What They Are and What the Research Says
A hardy, spore-forming bacterium from soil and fermented foods. What it is and what the research actually shows.
MRSAWhat Is MRSA? A Plain-English Guide
A plain-English guide to MRSA: what it is, who gets it, what an infection looks like, and how doctors handle it.
Staph 101How Do You Get Staph? Everyday Ways It Spreads
Staph usually gets in through a break in the skin. Learn the everyday ways it spreads and the places it moves most easily.
MRSAMRSA Symptoms: What to Watch For on Skin and Beyond
What MRSA looks like on the skin, the signs an infection is getting worse, and the symptoms that need urgent care.
Staph 101Staph in Your Nose: What It Means to Be a Carrier
About 1 in 3 people carry staph in their nose. Here is what being a carrier means, when it matters, and what doctors check for.
MRSAIs MRSA Contagious? How Long You Can Spread It
Yes, MRSA is contagious. Here’s how it spreads, how long you can pass it on, and simple ways to protect the people around you.
Skin & BoilsBoil, Pimple or Cyst? How to Tell the Difference
A pimple starts in a pore, a boil in an infected hair follicle, and a cyst in a sac under the skin. Here’s how to tell them apart.
Staph 101Can Staph Come Back? Why Some Infections Return
Repeat staph infections are common. Learn why they come back and how you and your doctor can help break the cycle.
MRSACommunity MRSA vs. Hospital MRSA: What’s the Difference?
Hospital MRSA and community MRSA are the same germ with different habits. Here’s what sets them apart and why it matters.
Healthcare WorkersDo Scrubs Carry Germs Home? What the Research Says
What studies found on nurses’ and doctors’ clothing, whether antimicrobial scrubs help, and how to wash scrubs at home.
Skin & BoilsFolliculitis: Staph and Irritated Hair Follicles
Itchy, pimple-like bumps around hairs are often folliculitis. Here’s what causes it, from staph to hot tubs, and what helps.
Healthcare WorkersHand Hygiene for Caregivers and Home Health Aides
When to clean your hands, soap vs. sanitizer, how to use gloves, and how to keep your skin healthy while caregiving.
Healthcare WorkersHealthcare Workers and Staph: Why Carriage Is Common
Staph carriage is common in everyone. What that means for healthcare workers, MRSA screening, and daily habits.
Athletes & GymsHow to Wash a BJJ Gi and Rash Guard
Wash after every session, dry it all the way through, and don’t forget the belt. A simple laundry routine for grapplers.
Healthcare WorkersPhones, Badges and Stethoscopes: Everyday Items That Carry Germs
What studies found on phones, stethoscopes and lanyards, and a quick routine for cleaning the things you carry all day.
Probiotics & ScienceCan Probiotics Help With Staph? What the NIH Research Found
One probiotic strain cut staph carriage in a small NIH-led trial. What the research found, and what it can’t tell you yet.
Skin & BoilsShould You Pop a Boil? Why Doctors Say No
Squeezing a boil can spread the infection. Here’s what dermatologists recommend instead, and when to let a doctor drain it.
Probiotics & ScienceYour Skin Microbiome: The Good Bacteria That Live on You
Millions of microbes live on your skin, and most help you. What they do, where staph fits in, and simple skin care that helps.
Athletes & GymsStaph at the Gym: How to Protect Yourself
How staph spreads at the gym, and the habits that protect you: barriers, covered cuts, your own towel and a quick shower.
Staph 101Staph Food Poisoning: Symptoms, Causes and Prevention
Staph food poisoning comes on fast and usually passes in a day. Learn the symptoms, the foods involved and how to prevent it.
Athletes & GymsTurf Burns, Mat Burns and Staph
A turf or mat burn is an open wound. How to clean and cover it, play safely with it, and spot the signs of infection.
Probiotics & ScienceVitamin C and Immune Function: What It Does and Doesn’t Do
Vitamin C supports immunity and wound healing, but it won’t prevent most colds. What it does, how much you need, and where to get it.
Athletes & GymsTowels, Razors and Water Bottles: What Athletes Shouldn’t Share
Towels, bar soap, razors, open tubs of balm and water bottles. The items that should stay personal, and why.
Family & CaregiversWound Care at Home: Keeping Cuts and Scrapes Clean
How to clean, cover and check everyday cuts and scrapes, what to skip, and the signs a wound needs a doctor.
Staph 101Staph After Surgery: Signs of a Wound Infection
What a surgical wound infection looks like, why staph is a common cause, and simple steps to take before and after surgery.
Staph 101Laundry and Staph: How to Wash Towels, Sheets and Clothes
How to handle, wash and dry towels, sheets and clothes when someone at home has a staph or MRSA infection.
Skin & BoilsCellulitis: When a Skin Infection Spreads
Red, warm, swollen skin that keeps spreading can be cellulitis. Here’s what causes it, who’s at risk and when to get help.
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