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  • Healthcare-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or HA-MRSA, is a potentially deadly strain of Staph aureus that is resistant to several antibiotics. This superbug has been appearing more and more in hospitals and other healthcare settings, representing a growing public health problem in the United States.
  • While these patients are the most common source of the bacteria, transmission occurs when healthcare workers’ hands touch other patients who are HA-MRSA carriers
  • Other sources of transmission in healthcare settings include open wounds, catheters, or breathing tubes.
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  • Who’s at risk?
  • where patients undergo invasive medical procedures or have weakened immune systems.
  • HA-MRSA infections may include surgical wound infections, urinary tract infections, bloodstream infections, and pneumonia
  • kin infection may appear as a red, swollen, painful area on the skin.
  • orm of an abscess, boil, or pus-filled lesion,
  • accompanied by fever and warmth
  • life-threatening, especially without treatment.
  • More serious HA-MRSA infections have symptoms that include chest pain, chills, fatigue, headache, muscle aches, and rash.
  • Antibiotics (not including methicillin) are usually the first choice
  • More serious infections may require hospitalization, during which treatments may include intravenous fluids and medication, kidney dialysis (in case of kidney failure) and oxygen therapy (increasing oxygen supply to the lungs).
  • Prevention: Wash your hands frequently with soap and water
  • How it causes disease:
  • Staph aureus sticks to different kinds of tissue within the body and has ways of evading the immune response
  • Many symptoms of Staph aureus infections occur as a result of tissue destruction by bacterial enzymes. For example, Staph aureus produces toxins, known as superantigens, that can induce septic shock.
  • In hospital settings, Staph aureus can form a slimy material, called a biofilm, on certain solid surfaces (catheters and prosthetic devices); the biofilm serves as a protective barrier against the immune system and antimicrobial agents.
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      this is what happens to you and what the early stages are.
  • n the community, most MRSA infections are skin infections that may appear as pustules or boils which often are red, swollen, painful, or have pus or other drainage. They often first look like spider bites or bumps that are red, swollen, and painful. These skin infections commonly occur at sites of visible skin trauma, such as cuts and abrasions, and areas of the body covered by hair
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  • The symptoms of MRSA depend on where you're infected. Most often, it causes mild infections on the skin, like sores or boils. But it can also cause more serious skin infections or infect surgical wounds, the bloodstream, the lungs, or the urinary tract.
  • MRSA is spread by contact. So, you could get MRSA by touching another person who has it on the skin. Or you could get it by touching objects that have the bacteria on them. MRSA is carried by about 2% of the population (or 2 in 100 people), although most of them aren't infected.
  • Staph can usually be treated with antibiotics. But over the decades, some strains of staph -- like MRSA -- have become resistant to antibiotics that once destroyed it.
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  • Garden-variety staph are common bacteria that can live in our bodies.
  • What Is MRSA? Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a bacterium that causes infections in different parts of the body. It's tougher to treat than most strains of staphylococcus aureus -- or staph -- because it's resistant to some commonly used antibiotics. The symptoms of MRSA depend on where you're infected. Most often, it causes mild infections on the skin, like sores or boils. But it can also cause more serious skin infections or infect surgical wounds, the bloodstream, the lungs, or the urinary tract. Though most  MRSA infections aren't serious, some can be life-threatening. Many public health experts are alarmed by the spread of tough strains of MRSA. Because it's hard to treat, MRSA is sometimes called a "super bug."
  • Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a bacterium that causes infections in different parts of the body. It's tougher to treat than most strains of staphylococcus aureus -- or staph -- because it's resistant to some commonly used antibiotics.
  • MRSA infections are common among people who have weak immune systems and are in hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care centers. Infections can appear around surgical wounds or invasive devices, like catheters or implanted feeding tubes. 
  • (MRSA) is a bacterium that causes infections in different parts of the body. It's tougher to treat than most strains of staphylococcus aureus -- or staph -- because it's resistant to some commonly used antibiotics.
  • Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a bacterium that causes infections in different parts of the body. It's tougher to treat than most strains of staphylococcus aureus -- or staph -- because it's resistant to some commonly used antibiotics.
  • some antibiotics still work,
  • methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA),
  • Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a bacterium that causes infections in different parts of the body
  • MRSA infections can appear as a small red bump, pimple, or boil. The area may be tender, swollen, or warm to the touch. Most of these infections are mild, but they can change, becoming deeper and more serious. 
  • it causes mild infections on the skin, like sores or boils. But it can also cause more serious skin infections or infect surgical wounds, the bloodstream, the lungs, or the urinary tract.
  • Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a bacterium that causes infections in different parts of the body. It's tougher to treat than most strains of staphylococcus aureus -- or staph -- because it's resistant to some commonly used antibiotics.
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bseate407

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  • The CDC encourages clinicians to consider MRSA in the differential diagnosis of skin and soft tissue infections
  • Recent data suggest that MRSA as a cause of skin infections in the general community remains at high probability.
  • Antibiotic treatment, if indicated, should be guided by the susceptibility profile of the organism.
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  • Obtaining specimens for culture and susceptibility testing is useful to guide therapy, particularly for those with more severe infections and those who fail to respond adequately to initial management.
  • MRSA skin infections can develop into more serious infections. It is important to discuss a follow-up plan with your patients in case they develop systemic symptoms or worsening local symptoms, or if symptoms do not improve within 48 hours.
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  • Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus — or MRSA —
  • highly drug-resistant bacterium
  • MRSA is a type of bacterium that can resist the effects of many common antibiotics.
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  • MRSA first surfaced in hospitals
  • decades
    • kgroves873
      kgroves873 on 03 Sep 14
       
      Its been a problem for decades
  • MRSA that occur in nonhospital settings.
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      kgroves873 on 03 Sep 14
       
      is now becoming more common
  • An MRSA skin infection looks like a boil, pimple or spider bite that may be: Red Swollen Painful Pus-filled and oozing
  • Back of the neck Groin Buttock Armpit Beard area on men
    • kgroves873
      kgroves873 on 03 Sep 14
       
      where its commonly found
  • Skin-to-skin contact
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      kgroves873 on 03 Sep 14
       
      how its spread
  • Touching contaminated objects.
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      kgroves873 on 03 Sep 14
       
      ditto
  • ability makes MRSA infections much more difficult to cure.
  • infections typically affect the skin of otherwise healthy individuals
  • it often caused serious bloodstream infections in people who were sick with other diseases and conditions
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    Great for over all understanding of disease
kgroves873

Deadly 'superbugs' escaped hospitals, now infecting homes - NaturalNews.com - 0 views

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  • For the first time, the antibiotic-resistant superbug methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has been identified in common households,
  • problem will likely only get worse over time.
  • antibiotic overuse both on commercial farms and in Western medicine.
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  • little is known about where else these deadly critters might be hiding,
  • exception of new research based out of New York City.
  • discovered that superbugs like MRSA are literally jumping ship from hospitals into people's homes, which are becoming "major reservoirs" for these deadly strains.
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), the study involved looking at the homes of 161 New York City residents who contracted MRSA between the years of 2009 and 2011. Dr. Anne-Catrin Uhlemann and her colleagues took bacterial samples from each of the individuals, as well as from a comparison group not infected with the pathogen.
  • common MRSA strain known as USA300, which CBS News says is a leading cause of community MRSA infections across the U.S., was found inside the homes of many of the infected participants. It was also found in a similar genetic form in these participants' family members, suggesting that MRSA literally breeds within individual households when not fully eradicated.
  • certain with regards to how significant the threat of a superbug infection is from surfaces, as bacteria tend not to survive very long without access to appropriate temperatures and moisture levels. But almost everyone is in agreement that it is probably not a good idea to leave surfaces unattended and to always sanitize them to avoid infection.
  • Human beings are a much bigger threat
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arytman716

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  • MRSA has a lot of parents worried recently – and to some
  • degree, the concern is warranted
  • Head and neck MRSA infections in children more than doubled during a five-year period during the ‘00s.
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  • MRSA is short for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
  • “Up to 10 percent of children have staph in their noses,” Dr. Belcher said. “And when that many children have something, it’s far from an abnormal thing. I really think the community needs to know that it’s a common organism
  • Staph is an opportunistic bacterium that often resides in the nose until it gets the chance to enter the bloodstream through cuts or scrapes. It can also enter through bug bites and eczema, according to Dr. Belcher. “
  • But it’s a normal infection that, in some ways, has been blown out of proportion by the media.”
  • o its important to wash under their nails, maybe using a nail brush, and scrub for a good few seconds to make sure to get it all out.”
  • If a child is infected with MRSA, it often first appears as a skin infection in the form of boils, abscesses or a rash
  • more than 90 percent of children who contract MRSA show no serious symptoms,
  • MRSA is often only carried for days or weeks,” Dr. Belcher said. “And there is no reason that kids with a history of MRSA should be quarantined from other students.
  • With young children, MRSA spreads partly because of a nasty childhood habit: Nose-picking. “Kids like to pick their noses,” Dr. Belcher said. “
  • “MRSA affects every type of person,” Dr. Belcher continued. “The reason children get it is pretty simple. All you have to do is watch them play to figure it out. Fortunately, it’s almost never a very serious medical situation.”
arytman716

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  • Understanding Staph Infections
  • approximately 20-30% of healthy people are staph carriers. These people are said to be "colonized" by the bacteria, but they are not considered to be ill with an infection
  • Excessive use of penicillin antibiotics over the years has led to the development of stronger strains of bacteria that are no longer killed by penicillin-type antibiotics. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a strain of staph bacteria that is resistant to penicillin and standard penicillin-related antibiotics. MRSA causes the same types of infections as ordinary staph
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  • Understanding MRSA and CA-MRSA
  • This type of staph infection, known as community-acquired, or community-associated, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA), can be carried by healthy adults and children who do not have any symptoms.
  • Signs and Symptoms of MRSA
  • Red bump that may be pus filled (sometimes mistaken for a spider bite) Warmth Pain Swollen, red, tender skin lesions
  • Little to no improvement with antibiotics after 2–3 days Rapid spread of the infectio
  • As a general rule, always maintain good hand-washing habits. This means washing with an antibacterial soap for at least 20 seconds while rubbing your hands together. Do not squeeze or attempt to drain any sore. Keep any wound covered and clean until it has fully healed. Avoid contact with others' wounds or bandages. Do not share personal items such as towels, razors, athletic equipment, sheets, clothes, etc. If you or a household member has a wound, wash your laundry in hot, soapy water, with bleach if possible, and dry these items in a hot dryer.
  • Treatment for MRSA
  • Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim®, Septra®) Clindamycin (Cleocin®) Tetracyclines (such as doxycycline) Amoxicillin Linezolid (Zyvox®)
dianavillalpando

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  • Methicillin-resistantStaphylococcus aureus(MRSA) refers to types of staph that are resistant to a type of antibiotic methicillin.
  • Staph infections, including MRSA, occur most frequently among persons in hospitals and healthcare facilities (such as nursing homes and dialysis centers) who have weakened immune systems.
  • Staph and MRSA can also cause illness in persons outside of hospitals and healthcare facilities. MRSA infections that are acquired by persons whohave not been recently (within the past year) hospitalized or had a medical procedure (such as dialysis, surgery, catheters) are known as community-associated MRSA infections.
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  • Keep areas of the skin affected by MRSA covered. Keep wounds that are draining or have pus covered with clean, dry bandages. Follow your healthcare provider's instructions on proper care of the wound. Pus from infected wounds can contain staph and MRSA, so keeping the infection covered will help prevent the spread to others. Bandages or tape can be discarded with the regular trash.
  • Cover your wound.
  • You, your family, and others in close contact should wash their hands frequently with soap and warm water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, especially after changing the bandage or touching the infected wound.
  • Clean your hands.
  • Avoid sharing personal items such as uniforms, personal protective equipment, clothing, towels, washcloths or razors that may have had contact with the infected wound or bandage.
  • Do not share personal items
  • Talk to your doctor.
  • Tell any healthcare providers who treat you that you have or had a staph or MRSA skin infection.
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  • MRSA Infection (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus) Infection
  • MRSA is the abbreviation for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Staphylococcus is a group of bacteria, familiarly known as Staph (pronounced "staff"), that can cause a multitude of diseases as a result of infection of various tissues of the body.
  • Because MRSA is so antibiotic resistant, it is termed a "superbug" by some investigators. This superbug is a variation of an already recognized human pathogen, S. aureus, gram-positive bacteria that occur in grape-like clusters termed cocci.
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  • However, damage to the skin or other injury may allow the bacteria to overcome the natural protective mechanisms of the body and lead to infection; because of its ability to destroy skin, it is also one of the types of bacteria that has been termed a "flesh-eating bacterium."
  • Plasmids (extra-chromosomal genetic material) that code for antibiotic resistance can be transferred between these two bacterial types and other types of bacteria such as Escherichia (E. coli</i>). Also, the lay press has occasionally labeled MRSA as a virus; this is a mistake but people still report it from time to time so don't be confused if the term MRSA virus reappears, as it will be corrected in most instances.
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  • MRSA infections are rare, and most infections can be treated easily.
  • MRSA stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a type of staph bacteria. Many strains of staph bacteria are quite common, and most of us have staph bacteria living harmlessly on our skin or in our noses.
  • When bacteria are resistant to antibiotics, they are harder to kill. They become resistant by changing in some way that affects the ability of the antibiotic to do its job.
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  • taking antibiotics for things that they can't cure, like viruses not taking antibiotics properly when they are needed (like not taking all the medicine prescribed or taking another person's medicine that wasn't prescribed for you)
  • MRSA is not a new infection. The first case was reported in 1968. In the past, MRSA usually affected people with weakened immune systems, such as those living in long-term care facilities like nursing homes.
  • Groups of kids who spend a lot of time together in close quarters (such as in schools, camps, or college dorms) are most at risk. MRSA can spread through direct contact with infected skin or by sharing personal items (towels, razors, etc.) that have touched infected skin.
  • Sometimes, people can be "carriers" of MRSA, which means that the bacteria stay on or in their bodies for days, weeks, or even years.
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  • MRSA Symptoms, Facts, Risk And Prevention
  • MRSA stands for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
  • It is transmitted between patients by contact with the skin or clothing of an infected person, and can also be contracted by coming into contact with a particular area where the sufferer has been
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  • many strains of MRSA
  • often associated with hospitals and other medical institutions
  • MRSA symptoms
  • Symptoms
  • Boils and abscesses Impetigo Cellulitis Sty – an infection around the eye Carbuncles and rashes
  • It is important to understand that, while MRSA begins as a skin infection, it spreads easily to other parts of the body; in fact, it can affect just about any of the vital organs.
  • MRSA can be transmitted from the skin or clothing of an infected person, or by contact with chairs, benches, other furniture and utensils that have been used by one.
  • Facts
  • Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is a highly resistant bacteria that is surprisingly common
  • There are two main types of MRSA: CA-MRSA which stands for ‘community or commonly acquired’ and HA-MRSA, meaning ‘hospital acquired’; the first type is not associated with a health care issue, the second is acquired in a hospital or other health care institute.
  • When the bacteria attacks the organs – and it can be found in any organ in the body – it can cause a number of potentially fatal problems, including: endocarditis
  • resistant to multiple antibiotics.
  • best prevention method is attention to personal hygiene.
  • Fever and chills Headaches Shortness of breath Low blood pressure Pains in the joints
  • Methicillin, a common antibiotic used in many instances, was proven to be useless against the MRSA bacteria, and it has since evolved to become resistant to many more of the most advances antibiotics we know of. It is important to explain that MRSA is not a virus; it is a bacterial infection. It is a common bacteria that occurs across the world, and it is very difficult to estimate the numbers of people who have died from complications brought about by MRSA.
  • Prevention
  • of MRSA is
  • important
  • prevention
  • Avoid direct contact with known patients, their clothes and their direct environment Treat and protect any cuts or bruises properly Wash hands with soap and water after contact with others, and use antiseptic wipes where possible In hospitals, use the antiseptic wash facilities when entering or leaving a ward Keep a rigorous hygiene regime at all times
  • Prognosis
  • Estimates have put the mortality rate in MRSA patients at somewhere between four and 10%; the numbers of patients suffering from the infection ranks at millions at any one time across the world.
  • What Is MRSA?
  • kidney and lung infections, necrotizing faciitis, sepsis, and many more diseases of the organs. This is why it is vital that early
  • diagnosis is made.
  • MRSA And Pregnancy
  • absolutely essential that pregnant women consult their doctor should they suspect they have MRSA, or if they are known carriers
  • of the infection
  • here are certain creams that can be used by pregnant women to help with the skin infection, and a doctor will help you find the right one.
shaneep110

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  • MRSA (methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus) is a type of staphylococcus bacteria (staph) that is resistant to beta-lactam antibiotics. MRSA is contagious and can cause life-threatening infection.
  • MRSA isn’t found in the natural environment (soil or water). It lives in the nose and on the skin of humans
  • MRSA is spread by coming in contact with an infected person or by exposure to a MRSA-contaminated object or surface that an infected person touches.
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  • MRSA (methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus) is a type of staphylococcus bacteria (staph) that is resistant to beta-lactam antibiotics. MRSA is contagious and can cause life-threatening infection.
  • MRSA isn’t found in the natural environment (soil or water). It lives in the nose and on the skin of humans. MRSA is spread by coming in contact with an infected person or by exposure to a MRSA-contaminated object or surface that an infected person touches.
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    The BEST photos of MRSA infections, boils, blisters, etc. Our family fought MRSA and won! We can help you learn more. Natural treatments for MRSA can help when everything else fails.
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  • methicillin-resistantStaphylococcus aureus
  • “staph” germ that does not get better with the first-line antibiotics that usually cure staph infections.
  • the germ is “resistant” to the antibiotic.
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  • spread by skin-to-skin contact
  • A doctor, nurse, other health care provider, or visitors may have staph germs on their body that can spread to a patient.
  • Once the staph germ enters the body, it can spread to bones, joints, the blood, or any organ, such as the lungs, heart, or brain.
  • Serious staph infections
  • more common in people with a weakened immune system.
  • Are in hospitals and long-term care facilities for a long timeAre on kidney dialysis (hemodialysis)Receive cancer treatment or medicines that weaken their immune systemInject illegal drugs.Had surgery in the past year
  • can also occur in healthy people who have not recently been in the hospital.
  • Athletes and other people who may share items such as towels or razorsChildren in day-careMembers of the militaryPeople who have gotten tattoos
  • MRSA infections in patients in health care facilities tend to be severe.
  • staph infections may be in the bloodstream, heart, lungs, or other organs, urine, or in the area of a recent surgery
  • symptoms
  • Chest painCough or shortness of breathFatigueFever and chillsGeneral ill feelingHeadacheRashWounds that do not heal
  • Draining a skin infection may be the only treatment needed for a skin MRSA infection that has not spread
  • Do not try to pop open or drain the infection yourself. Keep any sore or wound covered with a clean bandage.
  • Severe MRSA infections are becoming harder to treat.
  • MRSA infections that are harder to treat are ones in:Lungs or bloodPeople who are already ill or have a weak immune system
  • prevent the spread of staph is for everyone to keep their hands clean
  • jtolercamien290 on 06 Sep 14
     
    MRSA stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. MRSA is a "staph" germ that does not get better with the first-line antibiotics that usually cure staph infections. When this occurs, the germ is "resistant"to the antibiotic. Causes Most staph germs are spread by skin-to-skin contact (touching).
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  • Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV).
  • For some people, hepatitis B infection becomes chronic, meaning it lasts more than six months.
  • Having chronic hepatitis B increases your risk of developing liver failure, liver cancer or cirrhosis — a condition that causes permanent scarring of the liver.
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  • Most people infected with hepatitis B as adults recover fully, even if their signs and symptoms are severe.
  • nfants and children are more likely to develop a chronic hepatitis B infection.
  • A vaccine can prevent hepatitis B, but there's no cure if you have it. If you're infected, taking certain precautions can help prevent spreading HBV to others.
shaneep110

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  • Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. The hepatitis A virus is one of several types of hepatitis viruses that cause inflammation that affects your liver's ability to function.
  • You're most likely to contract hepatitis A from contaminated food or water or from close contact with someone who's already infected.
    • shaneep110
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      The Person's stool is what gets you infected.
  • Practicing good hygiene — including washing your hands often — is one of the best ways to protect against hepatitis A. Effective vaccines are available for people who are most at risk.
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      Rule Number one of Health Care - Wash Your Hands!
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  • MRSA means methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria
  • classified as CA-MRSA (community acquired) or HA-MRSA (hospital- or health-care-acquired)
  • person to person by direct contact with the skin, clothing, or area (for example, sink, bench, bed, and utensil) that had recent physical contact with a MRSA-infected person.
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  • CA-MRSA starts as skin infections
  • HA-MRSA can begin an infection of the skin, a wound
  • draining pus is often one of the first signs
  • MRSA infections are diagnosed by culture and antibiotic sensitivity testing of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria
  • almost always found to be resistant to multiple antibiotics.
  • need to have antibiotic susceptibility
  • frequently involves the use of vancomycin, often in combination with other antibiotics given by IV; CA-MRSA can often be treated
  • Prevention of MRSA is possible by excellent hygiene practices, avoiding skin contact with infected people or items they have touched, and by wearing disposable gloves, gowns, and masks when treating or visiting hospitalized MRSA patients
  • one of the 18 microbes listed by the CDC as a multidrug-resistant microbe or "superbug."
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  • Working out bare handed or using typical leather gloves, with exposed fingers, puts you in direct contact with sweat, germs, staph and MRSA left behind by others
  • he developed a septic (blood) infection with red streaks racing up his arm.
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