1. MRSA in the Community Information for Adults Heather Walzel Ph.D. Student Walden University PUBH 6165 Instructor: Dr. Saran Wilkins Spring 2013

2.  Introduce objectives  Review objectives  Answer questions  Leave everyone feeling knowledgeable

3.  To identify what MRSA is  Identify side effects of MRSA  Identify how MRSA is transmitted  Identify how to prevent MRSA transmission  Identify who has MRSA  Community statistics of MRSA infection  How to identify treatment options  How to find further information on MRSA

4.  To educate the general and at risk population on MRSA  MRSA is present in 1 out of 3 people  Found on the skin and in the nose of most individuals

5.  Why do I need to know this information?

7.  Via contact sports that involve skin to skin contact  In crowded conditions such as nursing homes, child care centers, military camps or jails  By sharing towels or personal items  Via men who have sex with other men

9.  Redness  Warmness  Swelling  Skin tenderness  Boils  Blisters  Infection may look like a pimple and grow bigger

10. Fridkin et al., 2005

11. Good Hygiene  Hand washing with soap and water  Alcohol based hand rubs  Keep cuts and scrapes covered until healed  Avoid contact with soiled bandages and wounds  Avoid sharing personal hygiene products like razors and towels

12.  Prevent spreading it  Cover your wounds  Clean your hands  Do not share personal items  Keep your environment clean  Talk to your doctor  Finish your antibiotic to prevent further resistance

14.  Mayo Clinic  Center for Disease Control and Prevention  Local Health Departments  Primary Care and Infectious Disease Practitioners

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