MRSA is a bacterial infection which is strongly resistant to antibiotics. If infected with it, it is difficult to get rid of, though there are certain antibiotics to which it is not resistant. If infected with it, you are a carrier.
The bateria S. Aureus can be found on the skin and often in the nasal passages of healthy people. What makes MRSA deadly is its resistance to common antibiotics. While it can mostly be found in hospitals and in those with weakened immune systems, it can also be discovered in healthy people. A study of 1,300 healthy children found that 2.4% were infected with the resistant form of the bacteria.
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is resistant to the antibiotics used for common staph infections. It is common in people with weakened immune systems, those working or being cared for in a health-care facility, as well as in those who share personal items such as razors or towels. It was first discovered to be rampant in intravenous drug-users.
To prevent infection, there are several steps which can be taken. Keeping your workplace and home clean, and washing your hands frequently are basic steps. Do not share personal items, and keep open wounds covered.
While it is not required that those suffering from MRSA be isolated, unless the sores caused by wound drainage cannot be safely covered, they should not take part in skin-to-skin activities. It is important to go to your doctor, who will prescribe antibiotics. The course of antibiotics should be completed, or it is possible MRSA will remain in your system.
The bateria S. Aureus can be found on the skin and often in the nasal passages of healthy people. What makes MRSA deadly is its resistance to common antibiotics. While it can mostly be found in hospitals and in those with weakened immune systems, it can also be discovered in healthy people. A study of 1,300 healthy children found that 2.4% were infected with the resistant form of the bacteria.
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is resistant to the antibiotics used for common staph infections. It is common in people with weakened immune systems, those working or being cared for in a health-care facility, as well as in those who share personal items such as razors or towels. It was first discovered to be rampant in intravenous drug-users.
To prevent infection, there are several steps which can be taken. Keeping your workplace and home clean, and washing your hands frequently are basic steps. Do not share personal items, and keep open wounds covered.
While it is not required that those suffering from MRSA be isolated, unless the sores caused by wound drainage cannot be safely covered, they should not take part in skin-to-skin activities. It is important to go to your doctor, who will prescribe antibiotics. The course of antibiotics should be completed, or it is possible MRSA will remain in your system.
