What is MRSA?

Methicillin-resistant The bacteria Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is resistant to some antibiotics. It can cause community illnesses in addition to being a frequent source of infections in hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

MRSA infections can range from mild skin infections to more severe diseases of the blood, lungs, and other organs. In addition, they can be challenging to treat because the bacteria are resistant to many antibiotics, including methicillin and other penicillin.

MRSA infections can be spread through direct contact with an infected person or with contaminated objects or surfaces. In addition, people with weakened immune systems, such as those hospitalized or with certain medical conditions, are at higher risk of contracting MRSA.

It is crucial to practise excellent hygiene, such as routinely washing your hands and bandaging wounds, to stop the spread of MRSA. Additionally, it’s critical to adhere to infection control procedures at healthcare facilities, such as using gloves and gowns when providing patient care. Ask your healthcare provider about their infection control procedures if you are receiving treatment in a hospital or other facility. It’s critical to get medical assistance as soon as you suspect an MRSA infection.

Skin-to-skin contact is the primary way that staph bacteria spreads (touching). Staph germs on a doctor, nurse, another healthcare practitioner, or hospital visitor may get onto the patient and spread.

Once inside the body, the staph bacteria can travel to the lungs, heart, brain, joints, bones, blood, and any organ.

People with chronic (long-term) medical conditions are at a higher risk of developing severe staph infections.