(Solved) MRSA

I know this is solved already, but to add to Lena's response:

MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is a problem because it is resistant to virtually all antibiotics except vancomycin. It's a problem because it is a resistant strain, so it cannot be treated with ordinary antibiotics. Biologically, it can synthesize peptidoglycan in presence of \({\beta}\)-lactams. A solution to this problem would be to use vancomyocin to treat infections or regularly wash your hands and keep sanitary. Outbreaks usually occur in prisons and daycare centers.

Here's a fact sheet:

What is MRSA?

MRSA is the acronym for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. MRSA is distinguished from other bacteria by its resistance to most antibiotics including all penicillins and cephalosporins. MRSA can affect people in different ways. People can carry it in the nose or on the skin without showing any symptoms of illness. This is called MRSA colonization. MRSA can also cause infections such as boils, wound infections, and pneumonia.

How is MRSA transmitted?

MRSA is spread from person-to-person by direct contact. This means that if a person has MRSA on the skin (especially on the hands) and touches another individual, MRSA may be spread. A person may have MRSA on hands as a result of being a carrier or from touching another person who is a carrier or infected with MRSA.

What can I do to prevent the spread of MRSA?

Handwashing, using soap and warm running water, is the single most important measure necessary to control the spread of MRSA. Proper handwashing should be performed after the care of each patient, after handling soiled dressings and clothing, and after wearing gloves. Other measures to prevent becoming infected or transmitting infection to others include avoiding cross-contamination between clean and dirty linen, daily environmental cleaning, wearing gloves for all dressing changes, proper handling of infectious waste and observing isolation procedures. Report illness including unusual skin rashes or boils to your nursing director before working with patients. WASH YOUR HANDS BEFORE AND AFTER CONTACT WITH EACH PATIENT!!!!

Will I take MRSA home to my family?

MRSA can live on linens and clothing but these generally do not transmit the organism. Wear a protective garment at work if you are at risk of contaminating your clothing with wound or other body fluids or drainage. If you have contaminated your clothing with wound drainage or other potentially infectious body fluids or drainage, change clothes. Report any unusual rashes or skin lesions to your physician. Always thoroughly wash your hands before going home from work. Normal healthy people are not usually at risk of serious invasive MRSA disease.

How is MRSA treated?

Persons who carry MRSA, but are not exhibiting symptoms usually do not need to be treated. The antibiotic used to treat persons with MRSA infections is vancomycin given intravenously. Oral vancomycin is not effective against MRSA. Vancomycin can have serious side effects.

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