Research Paper On MRSA
Infectious Disease
Tamarra Burnett
HCA/240
5/11/2014
Bruce Gould
Infectious Disease
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a bacterial infection that is resistant to most antibiotics. MRSA is also referred to as the superbug or the flesh eating disease. It is common for patients to contract MRSA in hospital and nursing home facilities. In these particular settings, it is often life threatening. The University of Chicago Medicine reports more than 90,000 Americans suffer each year from MRSA and approximately 20,000 will die as a result of contracting the infection. Of these numbers, it has been reported many are children.
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) MRSA is a “strain of the bacteria Staphylococcus …show more content…
It is important to understand the importance of prevention and controlling further spread of MRSA. By covering wounds, and keeping wounds clean and bandages dry will help contain MRSA from spreading to others. More ways to prevent the spread of MRSA include: maintaining good hygiene, wash hands and body regularly, by avoiding the sharing of personal items such as razors and wash clothes or towels, and making certain to seek medical attention if you believe you have an infection. If care is not taken to prevent the spread of MRSA many consequences could and will result from carelessness. MRSA outbreak could occur if proper precautions are not taken like disinfecting and sanitizing also, MRSA could lead to further complications in the body such as toxic shock, septecemia, or even death. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a 54% decline in MRSA cases between the years 2005 to 2011. There are a reported 9,000 fewer fatalities and 30,800 fewer severe …show more content…
Flyers and resource kits are available to print out and distribute. “CDC is engaged in several short- and long-term surveillance (infection tracking) projects that involve collaboration with health departments, individual hospital, and academic medical centers, among others. Understanding the burden of MRSA – how much is occurring, where it is happening, and how it is being spread – is essential for developing effective prevention programs and measuring their impact.” (CDC,
Tamarra Burnett
HCA/240
5/11/2014
Bruce Gould
Infectious Disease
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a bacterial infection that is resistant to most antibiotics. MRSA is also referred to as the superbug or the flesh eating disease. It is common for patients to contract MRSA in hospital and nursing home facilities. In these particular settings, it is often life threatening. The University of Chicago Medicine reports more than 90,000 Americans suffer each year from MRSA and approximately 20,000 will die as a result of contracting the infection. Of these numbers, it has been reported many are children.
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) MRSA is a “strain of the bacteria Staphylococcus …show more content…
It is important to understand the importance of prevention and controlling further spread of MRSA. By covering wounds, and keeping wounds clean and bandages dry will help contain MRSA from spreading to others. More ways to prevent the spread of MRSA include: maintaining good hygiene, wash hands and body regularly, by avoiding the sharing of personal items such as razors and wash clothes or towels, and making certain to seek medical attention if you believe you have an infection. If care is not taken to prevent the spread of MRSA many consequences could and will result from carelessness. MRSA outbreak could occur if proper precautions are not taken like disinfecting and sanitizing also, MRSA could lead to further complications in the body such as toxic shock, septecemia, or even death. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a 54% decline in MRSA cases between the years 2005 to 2011. There are a reported 9,000 fewer fatalities and 30,800 fewer severe …show more content…
Flyers and resource kits are available to print out and distribute. “CDC is engaged in several short- and long-term surveillance (infection tracking) projects that involve collaboration with health departments, individual hospital, and academic medical centers, among others. Understanding the burden of MRSA – how much is occurring, where it is happening, and how it is being spread – is essential for developing effective prevention programs and measuring their impact.” (CDC,