Type of skin infections
This is the letter that stands for "Resistant" in the bacteria name MRSA.
What is Methicillin?
The first and most important step to clean a small cut.
What is washing it with soap and water?
The minimum amount of time you should scrub your hands with soap and water.
What is 20 seconds?
This is a tiny living thing, like bacteria or fungi, that can cause disease.
What is a germ (or pathogen)?
A scrape that only affects the top layer of skin.
What is an abrasion?
This common bacteria, often carried on the skin, is the less resistant type of MRSA.
What is Staph?
The step you must take to stop bleeding from a wound.
What is applying direct pressure?
This personal item should never be shared in the locker room to prevent germs from spreading.
What is a towel (or razor, bar soap, uniform)?
The system in your body that fights off germs and helps you get better.
What is Aureus?
A straight cut caused by a sharp object, like glass or a knife.
What is a laceration?
A fungal infection often called "athlete's foot" or "jock itch" in athletes.
What is Ringworm?
This substance should be applied after cleaning a cut and before applying a bandage to help prevent infection.
What is antibiotic ointment or cream?
You should always wear these on your feet, especially in public showers or on locker room floors.
What are sandals or flip-flops?
These are the medicines used to kill bacteria, but they do not work on viruses.
What are antibiotics?
If blood is bright red and spurting, this type of vessel may be damaged.
What is an artery?
Staph or MRSA infections often begin looking like this small, red, inflamed blemish.
What is a pimple, boil, or spider bite?
If a wound is spreading, getting much more painful, or causing a fever, you should do this immediately.
What is seeking medical attention?
This is the rule in sports that says all open cuts and scrapes must be covered with a bandage before practice or competition.
What is Cover and Contain?
The area around an infection that turns red, feels warm, and is bigger than normal.
What is inflammation?
How long should you elevate a wounded limb above the heart to help control bleeding?
What is until the bleeding stops or help arrives?
A deep, bacterial infection that causes a painful, pus-filled lump under the skin.
What is a boil?
When treating a burn, you should run the area under this type of water.
What is cool running water?
What should be done with all athletic uniforms, gear, and towels immediately after practice or a game?
What is washing them thoroughly (or disinfecting them)?
MRSA stands for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus __________.
What is Aureus?
A type of injury where the skin is torn away or ripped, often jagged and irregular.
What is an avulsion?