Life and Times of: Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Group 3

Table of Contents What is MRSA? What causes MRSA? Who is at risk for MRSA? What are the symptoms of MRSA? How is MRSA treated? How Can MRSA be Prevented? Relevant Stats and Research References Quiz

What is MRSA? Type of bacteria (Staphylococcus) that are resistant to many antibiotics especially Methicillin. Staph becomes problem when infection forms “Super Bug”

Can be spread through casual contact with infected persons or contaminated objects. Unnecessary use of antibiotics (in food and water also) What causes MRSA?

Who is at risk for MRSA? Everyone! Healthy or not. Healthcare Professionals People in contact with an infected person. People 65+ four times more likely

What are the symptoms of MRSA? Red or tender skin around wound Swollen, painful, oozing boils Does not get better with typical antibiotic treatments Serious symptoms: Fever, difficulty breathing, chills, and chest pain

How is MRSA treated? Drain wound Give IV antibiotic Hospitalization in an isolated room Ointment Asked to wash hands often Kidney dialysis if kidney failure occurs

How Can MRSA be Prevented? Wash hands Personal items personal Wounds clean and covered Shower after athletic games and practices Sanitize linens Use antibiotics appropriately

43% of all skin infection are the result of one strain of MRSA 75% of MRSA are community acquired Responsible for 94,000 life-threatening infections and 18,650 deaths in 2005 (more than AIDS!!!) Relevant Stats and Research

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Quiz 1. What does MRSA stand for? Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus 2. What type of disease is MRSA? Chronic Infectious 3. How can MRSA be prevented? Potent antibiotics, Wash hands, Clean personal items 4. Is MRSA Curable? Yes! It’s a bacteria. Use Potent antibiotics 5. What percent of all skin infection is a result of MRSA? 43% of all skin infection are the result of one strain of MRSA