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DONT get a tatoo...
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| El Kay Dee |
http://today.reuters.com/news/newsa...ING.xml&src=rss
| quote: | Superbug outbreaks linked to unlicensed tattooing
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who get tattoos from unlicensed sources are at risk of developing a drug-resistant bacterial skin infection, federal health officials warn.
Six recent outbreaks of infections with this "superbug," methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) have been traced to unlicensed tattoo artists, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
MRSA infection typically manifests as abscesses or areas of inflammation on the skin, though it can also lead to more serious problems such as pneumonia, blood infections or, in some cases, necrotizing fasciitis, also referred to as the "flesh-eating disease."
While the bug was once largely confined to hospitals, it is becoming increasingly common in the general public -- showing up among prison inmates, athletic teams and others who are in close contact and may share contaminated items.
The six tattoo-related outbreaks affected 44 people in Kentucky, Ohio and Vermont, the CDC reports in its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Thirty-four had recently gotten a tattoo from an unlicensed source, while 10 others contracted the infection from close contact with the tattoo recipients.
Health officials' investigations found that the tattooists in many cases did not follow standard hygiene practices like changing gloves between clients, using skin antiseptic and disinfecting equipment. Three tattooists had recently been in prison, where they could have picked up MRSA. In some cases, the amateur artists used makeshift equipment like guitar strings and computer ink-jet cartridges instead of tattoo dye.
"Persons considering a tattoo should be aware of the potential for community-acquired MRSA infection and should only use the services of a licensed tattooist who follows proper infection-control procedures," the CDC advises.
That means using sterilized or single-use equipment, including needles, tattoo guns and inks.
© Reuters 2006. All Rights Reserved. |
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| Killah Monkey |
| Who is dumb enough to get a tattoo from an unlicensed place? |
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| Cosmic Fur |
| quote: | Originally posted by Killah Monkey
Who is dumb enough to get a tattoo from an unlicensed place? |
Some people are dumb enough to do piercings themselves. And it isn't a select few either. |
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| Time2Burn |
| Thanks Liam you've saved me form getting that tatoo from the guy on the corner with rusty needles and pen ink this weekend. |
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| El Kay Dee |
| quote: | Originally posted by Time2Burn
Thanks Liam you've saved me form getting that tatoo from the guy on the corner with rusty needles and pen ink this weekend. |
dude i save u from embarassing urself by getting that lower-back tattoo of a rose that uve been itching to get |
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| Djsketchbag |
| quote: | Originally posted by Time2Burn
Thanks Liam you've saved me form getting that tatoo from the guy on the corner with rusty needles and pen ink this weekend. |
LOL:stongue: |
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| DraftHoodlum_o2 |
| how can i remove this tat from my pecker |
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| El Kay Dee |
| quote: | Originally posted by DraftHoodlum_o2
how can i remove this tat from my pecker |
cut it off |
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| Elendil |
| Piercing yourself isn't acctually that dangerous. Just learn for 2 seconds how to properly disinfect the piercing untensil. Hell, indigenous people work with a lot less than most people can grab from the drug store, so thats not a huge risk... |
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| Cosmic Fur |
| quote: | Originally posted by Elendil
Piercing yourself isn't acctually that dangerous. Just learn for 2 seconds how to properly disinfect the piercing untensil. Hell, indigenous people work with a lot less than most people can grab from the drug store, so thats not a huge risk... |
Indigenous people also drink water straight from the nearby creek and have sex without any fear of getting infected. Hardly the role models. |
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| dallastar |
| quote: | Originally posted by El Kay Dee
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tattoo
just buggin ^~^!
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| *~LiSa-LoO~* |
| quote: | Originally posted by Killah Monkey
Who is dumb enough to get a tattoo from an unlicensed place? |
It's unfortunate but it happens a lot. IMO, if you're dumb enough to get piercings and tattoos from places that aren't licensed, clean and reputable...you have to deal with the consequences. |
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