HEALTH-ASSOCIATED INFECTION

STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS

• Staph is a common bacteria found on skin and often doesn't cause disease
• But if bacteria enters the body through a wound or respiratory tract,it will cause an infection
• There are many types of staph but the most common ones are localized infection

SYMPTOMS

• Pus filled abscesses (aka boil)
• Swelling/Tenderness
• Redness
• Pain
• If staph infection is in blood the symptoms include: fever chills & low BP

WHO IS SUSCEPTIBLE?

• Anyone can develop staph but some are at higher risk:
• Newborns
• Cancer
• Vascular or lung disease
• Eczema
• Surgical Incisions
• Weakened immune system
• Diabetes

HOW IS THE DISEASE SPREAD?

• Staph infection is spread through skin-to-skin contact or from contaminated objects

HOW DOES IT SPREAD IN HOSPITAL?

• Staph infections are spread by direct physical contact with the bacteria. The contact is frequently skin-to-skin, but it can be spread through contact with contaminated surfaces or personal items

TREATMENT

• Antibiotics commonly prescribed to treat staph infections include Cephalosporins, Nafcillin, Sulfa drugs or vancomycin.
• Drainage of pus

PREVENTION

• Maintain a good hygiene:
• wash your hands
• Use PPE

FINANCIAL OUTCOME

• The cost of staph infection varies, depending on the condition and severity
• Antibiotics can cost from $10-$85
• $200 or more for reoccurring infection that requires months of treatment
• $1,000 a more serious or antibiotic-resistant infection.
• $6,000-$25,000 or more for a serious systemic infection that requires hospitalization and IV antibiotics
• $200,000 or more if there are major complications such as organ failure.

FINANCIAL & SOCIAL OUTCOME

• $200,000 or more if there are major complications such as organ failure.
• Social outcome: would need to be more cautious around others to prevent staph from spreading

CITATIONS

• http://www.cdc.gov/hai/
• http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/hp.asp
• http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/guide/staph-infection-cel...