Staph Infections

[4th and long]

There seems to be a lot of serious staph. infections this year. Minor scrapes becoming quite serious. Is this happening all around the state? Could they be related to the ground up tires so many schools put on their fields the past few years?

[NEERFAN]

They discussed this on "Real Sports" a while back and it was on the pro level, the St. Louis Rams had a serious outbreak. Their situation mostly dealt with "hot tubs", players weren't properly cleansed before entering, but I don't know how many players actually soak in tubs on the HS level. I know when I played we had some players who didn't always take their jerseys and pants home to be washed on a regular basis, I'm sure that's not a good thing for the prevention of infection.

[NPT Buckeye]

Didnt this problem hit Bellevue hard? either last year or the year before?

[oneijoe]

Another factor to consider...

 

The usage of anabolic steroids, both the prescription injectables and dietary supplement "precursors", is a well-known inhibitor of the immune system.

 

I think a LOT of players are using the precursor supplements...

 

 

:bunny:

[kkmama255]

Another factor to consider...

 

The usage of anabolic steroids, both the prescription injectables and dietary supplement "precursors", is a well-known inhibitor of the immune system.

 

I think a LOT of players are using the precursor supplements...

 

 

:bunny:

 

 

Where do you get your knowledge of this problem?

When you see older people (senior citizens) and very young people with the problem of Staph infections you can not blame the use of Steroids for the problem. The hot weather has been as good a reason for the infections. Also the fact that uniforms are not clean is one of the big problems with the football players wilth the infections. Practice uniforms should be washed by the "School" everyday after they are finished for the day.

[DrDunc33]

Another factor to consider...

 

The usage of anabolic steroids, both the prescription injectables and dietary supplement "precursors", is a well-known inhibitor of the immune system.

 

I think a LOT of players are using the precursor supplements...

 

 

:bunny:

I can't believe you mentioned steroids. To throw out steroid accusations without any proof or understanding of them is irresponsible. Although research has shown that steroids "CAN" have some deleterious effects on the immune system, it is in people who use high doses of steroids over many years. You should look for realistic and probable causes for such problems before ever mentioning steroids. There has been an increase in staph infections everywhere and in all age groups. Many of them are antibiotic-resistant as well. I believe it is a result of new strains of Staph that can cause infections even in those with normal immune function. Add the heat and dehydration on top of that and you have a perfect situation for new strains of Staph to thrive.

[Beechwoodfan]

Staph is a bacterial infection easily passed between people. Staph likes to grow in warm, moist, environments and what better place than a locker room? We know our boys don't bring home their practice uniforms often enough to be cleaned and I doubt most locker rooms are routinely, thoroughly cleaned. This gives bacteria the perfect opportunity to grow and spread. In addition, overuse of antibiodicts has allowed Staph to become stronger and less resistant to conventional medication.

 

Yes, people with altered immune systems are more suseptible to getting any kind of infection, but anyone can get a life threatening staph infection.

I am surprised, but relieved that there aren't more outbreaks.

 

So, as parents we should make sure that our boys shower with a good antibacterial soap, like Dial, or Safeguard, and make sure they bring that nasty uniform as well as towels, socks t-shirts etc., home to be washed in hot water. As far as cleaning the locker rooms.........don't know who would want to do that, but it should be routinely cleaned with some kind of disinfectant cleaner. Shoulder pads and other equipment should also be cleaned or at least sprayed regularly.

[AverageJoesGym]

I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that the staph bacteria is a little more hardy than in years past due to the misuse of antibiotics. Too many people stop taking the antibiotics when they start feeling better instead of finishing a round of them. Consequently, the bacteria become more resistant to the drugs--it has also been theorized that the same is true of antibacterial soap--the bacteria that survive become more resistant to the soaps and cleaners. Several biologist think that in the next few years several infections that were easily treatable will become more and more serious.

[STRIKE3]

Wash hands when entering and leaving. All gym equipment should be wiped down, with a disinfectant immediately after usuage, like (bleach/water mixture, which should be in labeled spray bottles and near by or Lysol).

 

Ultraviolent lighting, helps to minimize the growth and spreading. Moist and wet areas, promote the growth of Staph and all open wounds/cuts, should be properly bandaged, before entering the gym and than, cleaned and re-bandaged after gym use.

 

Don't share water bottles of towels.

[Tall Trees]

They had a bad case of it last year at Rock. I have my best LB/RB out this past week with a foot that is swollen and he says that it burns. He has been to the ER twice and they have given him antibotics. They thoght it was a spider bite but he can not tell when he got biten. I wonder if this may be a case of staph? His dad said they were treating him for it.

[Matilda]

I have heard that Johnson Central has had some cases. Could it be that the soil for the practice field was gotten from the creek? Lord knows what is in that creek!!!

[TomcatChick41]

There seems to be a lot of serious staph. infections this year. Minor scrapes becoming quite serious. Is this happening all around the state? Could they be related to the ground up tires so many schools put on their fields the past few years?

My grandmother got a staph infection and she has been in the hospital and a rehab facility for almost a year. They can be VERY serious. Her infection was not football related. :lol:

[Birdsfan]

I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that the staph bacteria is a little more hardy than in years past due to the misuse of antibiotics. Too many people stop taking the antibiotics when they start feeling better instead of finishing a round of them. Consequently, the bacteria become more resistant to the drugs--it has also been theorized that the same is true of antibacterial soap--the bacteria that survive become more resistant to the soaps and cleaners. Several biologist think that in the next few years several infections that were easily treatable will become more and more serious.

All of this is very true. The "bugs" are becoming stronger through the process of natural selection. And that process is being accelerated by the misuse of antibiotics and anti-bacterial products.

 

Much of the blame can be placed on doctors who don't want to offend misinformed patients. The patients demand an antibiotic for their virus related illness or minor infection, and the doctors feel pressured to give them something, or risk losing their business.

 

Also to blame are manufacturers of so-called anti-bacterial products. They market all these products that are supposed to kill germs;but the unintended result is the creation of "super-bugs." These bacteria are resistant to all (or most) of the known antibiotics. They are difficult to impossible to treat.

 

I've had more than my share of experience with these super-bugs. I contracted MRSA in the hospital as well as a form of necrotizing fasciitis. It took me over a year to be declared MRSA-free. In the meantime, I had to keep my distance from my little neice and nephew. They weren't allowed to visit here, and we could only see them elsewhere. It was awful!

 

I've already maxed out on the strongest antibiotics. As you take antibiotics, your body begins to become resistant to them. So this issue kind of hits home. I hope people will avoid using anti-bacterial products and will listen to their doctor when he or she tells them that they have a virus --which antibiotics have no effect on.

[cvillecat]

My grandmother got a staph infection and she has been in the hospital and a rehab facility for almost a year. They can be VERY serious. Her infection was not football related. :lol:

How much does she bench press?:lol:

[TomcatChick41]

How much does she bench press?:lol:

 

She's lucky to lift at 12oz. can of coke.