The first page of the line above from the CDC is a bit confusing at first but the layout is relatively easy to manage (once you realize this is the right page). For the general public, a mission statement telling the reader the purpose of the resources given would be helpful. After selecting a section, the “second” page has a “better lay out”. The third click where the page layout with a side drop-down menu bar to the left and some selections had better layout than others. The information- though very good- is somewhat hidden under layers of unnecessary sub-links. If the first page more information on it, explaining the “Get Smart Campaign” and the purpose of the given selections would help make it more “attractive” to viewers. …show more content…
MRSA
What are the problems associated with the microorganism becoming resistant? According to Chambers, MRSA first began become resistant in the 1940’s has the pathogen began to “ produced a plasmid-encoded penicillinase that hydrolyzes the beta-lactam ring of penicillin” which is responsible for the antimicrobial actions of penicillin. Methicillin kept the microorganism in check for a while but the stains soon overcame it as well. What current treatments are available? Although MRSA is resistant to some drugs, it is not resistant to others. It is best to began antimicrobial treatment as soon as MRSA infection is suspected. Antimicrobial treatment will depend on, according to , what type, location, severity of symptoms, and which antibiotics the strain of MRSA is not resistant towards. The “best” treatment for MRSA would be prevention of MRSA contraction and/or spread of MRSA from patient to patients(MSRA 2017). Proper hand washing, hygienics, keeping personal items of your own and each patient's separate, and following protocols for treating a patient with confirmed MRSA.
What could happen if the resistance continues to