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Suggest Precautions To Be Taken For Staph Infection In An Elderly Patient
Question: WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD I USE WITH AN ELDERLY MALE WITH A STAPH INFECTION IN AWOUND ON HIS R SHIN 10%BLEACH ENOUGH ON BEDDING AND TOWELS AND BEDDING? WHAT ABOUT THE SHOWER USED BY THE FAMILY?
Brief Answer:
Avoid contact and contamination.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Staph spreads through direct contact or through fomite like towels, sheets that have been in contact with the wound. The wound should be kept covered with a local antibiotic which is bactericidal for staph and dressing. These have to be removed with gloved hands while changing and have to be burned or disposed without causing any environmental contamination.
10% bleach or disinfectants would be sufficient for bedding and towels. However it is better not to share them. Using the same shower is not a problem but use a disinfectant to clean the area before another person uses the same.
Take care
Avoid contact and contamination.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Staph spreads through direct contact or through fomite like towels, sheets that have been in contact with the wound. The wound should be kept covered with a local antibiotic which is bactericidal for staph and dressing. These have to be removed with gloved hands while changing and have to be burned or disposed without causing any environmental contamination.
10% bleach or disinfectants would be sufficient for bedding and towels. However it is better not to share them. Using the same shower is not a problem but use a disinfectant to clean the area before another person uses the same.
Take care
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