2006-07-21 14:15:49 · 11 answers · asked by marym 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus - it is referring to a infection with the bacteria Staphylococcus Aureus which has become resistant to the antibiotic Methicillin. It is treatable with other antibiotics but they are very expensive. There is concern that other bacterial organisms will become resistant to currently available antibiotics. Antibiotics should only be given when a bacterial infection is present (not for colds or flu) and should be taken correctly until all the medication is all gone - to decrease more "superbugs" like MRSA.
2006-07-21 14:40:53 · answer #1 · answered by petlover 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
MERSA Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
http://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/MERSA
2006-07-21 21:20:10 · answer #2 · answered by canary 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MERSA Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
2006-07-21 21:18:10 · answer #3 · answered by mom1025 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MRSA = "mersa" Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus. A nosocomial infection, usually acquired in a hospital, often due to inadequate hand washing by medical staff between patients. Staph aureus is a common skin bacterium we all have. In healthy folks it's not a problem; in sick patients, immunocompromised, it can cause serious septic illness. It is treated with antibiotics, e.g. methicillin but overtime the methicillin loses it's ability to kill the staph infection. Hence the term "methicillin resistant staph aureus".
2006-07-21 23:02:55 · answer #4 · answered by Kay 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MRSA stands for methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus. It is a bacterium that has developed a resistance to most antibiotics commonly used for staphylococcus infections. These drugs include methicillin, oxacillin, nafcillin, cephalosporins, imipenem, and other beta-lactams,,,MRSA can affect people in two different ways--colonization or infection. When a person carries the flora on the skin or in the nose without showing signs or symptoms of infection, the person is said to be colonized. If a person has signs of infection that are caused by MRSA (such as abscesses, wound infections, pneumonia, respiratory infections, blood, stool or urinary tract infections), the person is said to be infected. The single most effective way to prevent the spread of infection is by proper handwashing. Handwashing, by lathering up with soap for at least 20 seconds and rinsing with warm running water, is the key to preventing the spread. Hands should be washed both before and after contact
2006-07-21 22:48:06 · answer #5 · answered by purple 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is MRSA(pronounced mersa), and it stands for methacillian resistant staphylococis aureas. It is a very contagious staph infection that can kill elderly and infants. The doctor will most likely put you on IV vancomycin, a strong antibiotic that will kill the bug.
2006-07-21 21:19:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
MRSA
Methocillin resistent Staph Aureus.
A super bug resistent to it's usual treatement.
2006-07-21 21:17:05 · answer #7 · answered by PreviouslyChap 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
2006-07-21 21:55:46 · answer #8 · answered by XanaX 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A superbug that eats flesh.
2006-07-21 21:19:04 · answer #9 · answered by Mariposa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a staph infection which is more common in hospitals than any where else.
2006-07-21 21:22:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anna Z 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋