Mrsa Statistics

You may have heard a lot about MRSA lately. MRSA statistics are flooding the airwaves and people are being bombarded with scary stories about this potentially life threatening condition. Should you be concerned? Yes, because this form of staph infection can be fatal. However, it's not as grim as you might think. By learning about the symptoms and transmission of this condition you can prevent it or treat it promptly. The first symptoms of methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus are simple skin conditions that may not look serious.

The earliest warning signs are lesions of the skin that may resemble spider bites, boils, and/or acne. If left untreated, these skin lesions may become abscessed and the bacteria may reach the bloodstream. Once this occurs, the vital organs such as the heart and lungs can be infected and serious side effects can occur. The most important thing is to catch the infection before it reaches the inside of the body. The doctor may want to drain the abscesses to prevent the further spread of bacteria. You may also be given an antibiotic like vancomycin which is powerful enough to take care of most MRSA strains.

Just as there are different strains of traditional staph, there are different strains of MRSA. While the majority of cases are found in hospitals, there have been some cases in schools also. The most important information you can know is how to prevent the spread of MRSA. Wash your hands frequently and use an alcohol-based sanitizer to kill germs. If you use a locker room, wear protective footwear like swimming shoes or flip flops. Don't share towels or personal items with other people, which dramatically increases the risk of transmission. Although MRSA cannot be spread through the air it can be spread through contact with an infected person or item used by an infected person.

There are all kinds of MRSA statistics being released by the CDC that you can read about on their website. Also, statistics related to MRSA differ from state to state and even from locality to locality. If you are a parent of a child in public school, it's possible you have already received educational materials from the school regarding the symptoms, prevention and treatment of MRSA, also called methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus. If you want more information about MRSA, speak to your doctor. You may even want a carrier test, which detects the mere possibility of the development of this virus.



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MRSA News:
Maine South wrestler diagnosed with contagious skin infection, MRSA
A case of an antibiotic-resistent staph infection has been reported at Maine South High School in Park Ridge. In a letter to parents posted on the schools website, Principal Shawn Messmer reported that a member of the schools wrestling team had recently been diagnosed as having Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus, more commonly known as MRSA. According to the Illinois Department of ...




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