Do You know what MRSA Is?

Question

What is MRSA?
MRSA stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a type of staph infection that is resistant to methicillin and other commonly used antibiotics in the same class, including penicillin, amoxicillin, and oxacillin.

What does MRSA look like? Not pretty, but worth knowing.
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Answer 1

Yes, and we see some people that have it in things as simple as what they thought was a pimple that they "popped" on their testicles or buttocks. They say "I just mashed a pimple"
Don't pop or "mash" pimples. Treat them with acne medication and let them get well on their own--if they do not
get better within the allowed time on the medication package, seek medical attention, but do not pop the pustule, as MRSA is VERY contagious. Thorough handwashing is a MUST to prevent spread of this terrible bacteria. (Thank you for spreading the information on this!!!!!).

Answer 2

You want to know about MRSA? Okay, so I'll tel you. MRSA is an acronym that stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Staphylococcus aureus, or Staph a. as it's more informally known, is a very common bacteria. We all have it on our skin and in our noses most of the time. And for those with healthy immune systems, this bacteria never causes a problem. Methicillin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic belonging to the penicillin family and was once widely used to treat Staph infections. Unfortunately, it overused (over-prescribed) and misused (patients didn't complete their presciptions) and over time, the bacteria became resistant to penicillins and antibiotics that work in the same way as penicillins. Back in the late 90s, memos went out by mail to doctors and other prescribing providers to back off from over-prescribing antibiotics because of this mounting problem. Patients continued to demand antibiotics even when unnecessary although some doctors did back off. That's the history. MRSA infections are mostly treatable and there are antibiotics that they are susceptible to. When undertreated or ignored, the infection may eventually colonize. That means it's in such great numbers and has such a toehold, that it's permanent but there's no active infection and the bacteria causes no harm to the host. MRSA infections can occur in a number of places. The nasal cavity is a common one as the environment is ideal for this bacteria. Other sites include the eyes, ears, the respiratory tract, the skin, in wound beds and in the urine. Your version is only one of many so don't get the mistaken idea that this is the only kind of MRSA infection there is. Another common misconception is that MRSA is the same as an MRSA infection. Wrong! One is the bacteria and the other is the infection. To say "I have MRSA" means little. I probably have some on my skin at this moment. The presence of the bacteria isn't the same as having an infection. Get that clearly understood. If you are aggressively and appropriately treated, you could be free of infection in 7-14 days. In my hospital, we treat MRSA infections aggressively both systemically and topically, when a topical treatment applies. In your case, I'd recommend chlorhexadine liquid soap which is marketed under the name of Hibiclens and Hibistat, to name two. Speak to your doctor about this to make sure there are no contraindications to your using it. If you get the go-ahead, you will wash yourself with soap and warm water, then apply the least amount of Hibiclens needed to cover the affected areas, straight out of the bottle, do not dilute! Lather and leave on for 3 minutes. Rinse and dry. Don't think that you're doomed to have an MRSA infection forever.

Answer 3

MRSA has been around a very long time, a result of over use of anti-biotics. Germs mutate and voila, a super organism resistant to most antibiotics.

Answer 4

Interesting..

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Answer 5

yeah, and it only exists because of the mass of people that think they have to take antibiotics for viral infections like the flu.
We're polishing the brass on the Titanic, it's all goin down.

Answer 6

My Really Sad Aunt??

Answer 7

I knew that.....


Erm...I don't really know what to say lol. Have A Nice Day :-D xx

Answer 8

Yes, and sometimes it is found in hospitals......can be very deadly.

Answer 9

Yeah. It killed my son, years ago.

Answer 10

THANK YOU DEAR,I KNEW PART OF IT ,NOW IT COMES TOGETHER