MRSA Information Page

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What is MRSA? 

  • MRSA stands for Methicilin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus 
  • It is resistant to semi-synthetic penicillin like methicillin.  Basically, it is resistant to common antibiotics and is more difficult to treat.
  • MRSA transmission is primarily spread via skin contacted with infected or colonized  individuals
  • ALL wounds or lesions MUST be covered with an occlusive dressing
    (keep it taped closed on all sides)
General Risk Factors
 
  • Skin-to-skin contact with someone who has a Staph infection
 
  • Contact with items and surfaces that have Staph on them
 
  • Openings in their skin such as cuts, scrapes, or rashes
 
  • Crowded living conditions
 
  • Poor hygiene
Ways to control MRSA
 
  • Good hygiene     
 
  • Prompt identification of infection
 
  • Limited exposure to infected persons and contaminated objects
 
  • Proper treatment combined with close follow-up of infected individuals
FACTS ABOUT MRSA

  • THE BEST WAY TO PREVENT SKIN INFECTIONS AND DISEASES LIKE THE FLU AND COLDS IS TO WASH YOUR HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER OR USE HAND SANITIZER FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS (OR THE EQUIVALENT OF SINGING HAPPY BIRTHDAY OUT LOUD TWICE.)
Here are some great websites to read more on MRSA:
 
 

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