The infamous Staph

Maybe infamous is not the right word. But it seems to have scared a lot of people in the past few weeks, and since everyone seems to be talking about it, maybe it is infamous.

According to the article, "Staph at the Gym? Not if you're careful," staph is usually found in places like hospitals and nursing homes, but lately has been found in other places, like schools. Staph can be shared through things like razors or sports equipment, but most importantly through skin contact.

People with burns, cuts or eczema have a higher chance of getting staph, especially in humid places or with a lot of sweat, according to the website TeenHeath, Staph Infections.

That being said, staph is not usually found in gyms. It is possible on surfaces like the grips of cardio machines, but since gyms usually tend to be air conditioned, it is not very likely. The best way to prevent a staph infections is to wash your hands very throughly and keep all wounds covered.