What Is Mercer Disease And Is It Contagious?

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Mercer Disease is a name coined from the acronym MRSA, which stands for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus. MRSA is a type of bacteria that forms part of the staphylococcus or ‘Staph’ family and can be spread by physical contact or touching an infected surface.

Staphylococcus bacteria are carried harmlessly in the noses or on the skin of about one third of the population. They are harmless whilst on the surface of the skin, but if they enter the body, they cause problems. Most staphylococcal infections are minor - they cause pimples and boils and can often be cured without antibiotics.

MRSA infection usually starts off with small red bumps, which can fairly quickly turn into deep abscesses. Because they cannot be stopped by Methicillin and the usual antibiotics, they can then enter the body and may have lethal consequences, attacking the immune system and engulfing white blood cells.

Because of its antibiotic resistant characteristics, MRSA has been called a ‘Superbug’. Before the 1990s, hospitals rarely reported cases of it but I in recent years, though, it seems to have mutated and built up resistance, possibly through the overuse of antibiotics for minor ailments.

There are some antibiotics, such as Vancomycin that are effective against MRSA, but as the bacterium continues to mutate, fewer and fewer of these seem to work. In many cases now, treatment does not involve drugs. Instead, abscesses are drained and left to heal.

Those most at risk have weak immune systems, such as young children, the elderly and hospital patients in particular. Also vulnerable are sportsmen and women who may have injuries or use group facilities and equipment, anyone who shares towels and clothing, and people living in deprived conditions.

Hygiene measures such as hand washing help to prevent the spread of MRSA and are very important in the case of hospital staff. Showers should be taken after contact sports such as rugby, cuts and open wounds need to be cleaned and covered, and the bed sheets of infected people should be washed in hot water.

Importantly, antibiotics should never be overused. Where antibiotics have been prescribed, the entire course must be taken.

MRSA or Mercer Disease can turn into a serious condition in people with compromised immune systems, so it is always wise to seek the help and advice of a doctor or nurse if you are at all unsure.
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It really is MRSA (mercer). It is an infection - caused by bacteria (Staphylococcus Aureus). It is very contagious and most definitely can be passed on to others. It is caused by broken skin usually, as this bacteria is present every where - ironically including the skin. I know personally because I am currently fighting a bout with the infamous and ubiquitous MRSA. I am winning this battle - I am taking Avelox (antibiotic) and cleaning it (the open wounds that sometime results) out with warm water and soap and peroxide.
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Is this contagious? A worried grandma
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MRSA is sometimes referred to as Mercer's.   It is a serious condition not to be taken lightly.   Below is a basic definition of MRSA.  

MRSA is a form of infection from Staphyloccocus areus that is resistant
to the antibiotic methicillin. Staph aureus is a group of bacteria
commonly found on the skin. When skin is cut or scraped, the bacteria
can enter the body and cause a relatively common skin infection. But
when these bacteria become resistant to antibiotics, as is the case
with MRSA, they can spread to cause pneumonia, bone infections, and
infections of the bloodstream.
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The correct name is MRSA which is a staphylococcus infection. This is an bacterium and cause infections on skin and also systemic if inhaled. It is contagious and both hospital and community acquired. Don't touch wounds of your cousin. For more details , visit MRSA.
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MRSA is very contagious with contact. If you have a cut or wound and you get to someone with MRSA you run a high chance of contacting it yourself. If you are with someone who has MRSA make sure you use strict hand washing techniques. If you live with them make sure you wash the clothes in a separate pile and hand washing to whether you don't have a cut or wound just to be on the safe side. If you change any dressings with it, make sure you wear gloves and hand washing afterwards.
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My sister is in the hospital and was just told that she has mercer on her toe.  Is it safe for me to visit her.
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What Is Mercer Disease And Is It Contagious?
I have a cousin who has Mercer. I need information on what it is and if you can pass it to others? Also what causes it?
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Mrsa is a very bad infection and is a contact disease. Meaning if you are around the person that has MRSA the bacterias can enter a cut or wound you may not know about on you. MRSA can be in their clothes, bed, anywhere the person touches. The most important thing to do is strict handwashing around the person when you leave. If the person is draining from the area do not touch that area period. Treatment for MRSA is antibiotics and it is very hard to treat.
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Is mercer contagious
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Can mercer be cleared to where you never get it again
i have been told by drs,that once u get it ,that you'll have
it till u die,even thopugh it may go away,it'llcome back
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My brother has it but I was told that it came from a brown recluse spider bite the poison got into his blood stream and thats what cause it it this true?
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There is no virus with the name mercer. It is MRSA which are staph bacteria but resistant to many antibiotics. These bacteria are contagious and can be fatal if enter blood stream. These bacteria usually cause skin infection but systemic infection is also possible when they enter the blood stream. MRSA are acquired from the hospital and community. Special antibiotics are used to treat them.
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In medicine, there is no disease or infection like mercer. Mercer is wrong pronunciation and spellings of MRSA which is abbreviation for Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus  aureus. These are bacteria which cause infection on skin. MRSA is acquired from hospitals and from community through skin to skin contact. MRSA is contagious infection and people having cuts, wounds or burns are more prone to acquire. Don't touch wounds, abscess or boils of your friend especially when you have any cut or wound. MRSA can be treated by antibiotic like vancomycin.
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I work in a group home. We just a resident come back from the hospital. Found out he has mercer, should we be wearing masks and gowns. And should he be in quaratine.
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MRSA My brother has poor circulation in both legs Recently banged foot ,started to get necrotic Saw Specialist .Now being treated with Hyperbolic RX in conjunction with I.V.rx twice a day. They are talking about amputating R leg below the knee. Is this the only rx for MRSA?
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If my friend has it and I went to see him, as long as I don't touch his wound it's not contagious
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It is very contagious.  If a person has an open lesion mrsa can be passed to someone else who has open skin that comes into contact with infected lesion or opening.
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It is highly contagious and spread through direct contacts with the lesions of infected person or contaminated objects. This infection also spread from hospitals. For details, visit MRSA.
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My dad has been in the hospital for a while after having his leg amputated. He may have mercer what is the best medication for him to take? He is also a diabetic.
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If an inmate and or inmates have mercer should they be segregated from other inmates and visitors? Also, are shingles contagious?

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