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MRSA—Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus

MRSA—Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus. Mr. Wilburn, Maria Jimenez, Tiana Mason, Jennifer Tertulien, & Greg Otte. MRSA Infection. Table of Contents. What is MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus)? What causes the MRSA? Who’s at risk? Symptoms Treatment Prevention

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MRSA—Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus

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  1. MRSA—Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Mr. Wilburn, Maria Jimenez, Tiana Mason, Jennifer Tertulien, & Greg Otte

  2. MRSAInfection

  3. Table of Contents • What is MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus)? • What causes the MRSA? • Who’s at risk? • Symptoms • Treatment • Prevention • Statistics/Research • Pertinent Information • References • Quiz

  4. What is MRSA-Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus? • A chronic infectious disease • MRSA refers to a type of bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus) that is resistant to many antibiotics. • It is a common cause of hospital-acquired infections. It is also found on many individuals skin and seems to cause no major problems. • If it gets inside the body, for instance under the skin or into the lungs, it can cause infections such as boils or pneumonia.

  5. What causes the MRSA? The bacteria is generally spread through direct contact with the hands of a health care worker or patient who is infected or carrying the organism. Individuals can become carriers of MRSA in the same way that they can become a carrier by physical contact with the organism. If the organism is on the skin then it can be passed around by physical contact. If the organism is in the nose or is associated with the lungs rather than the skin then it may be passed around by droplet spread from the mouth

  6. Who’s at risk? • Anyone can get MRSA, but it is found most often in hospitalized patients. • Individuals who carry this organism are usually totally healthy, have minimal health problems whatsoever and are considered simply to be carriers of the organism. • People with poor hygiene • Youth • People who participate in contact sports

  7. Symptoms • Redness • Swelling • Tenderness around the area of the cut • The next slide may be hard to see, if you have a weak stomach, close your eyes…

  8. Pictures of MRSA

  9. Treatment • MRSA cannot be effectively treated with antibiotics such as methicillin, nafcillin, cephalosporin or penicillin. • It can usually be treated with an antibiotic called vancomycin.

  10. Prevention(Primary) • Terminal Cleaning • Sanitation • Washing your hands • Avoid unnecessary antibiotics • Avoid skin-to-skin contact • Cover openings or cuts in skin • Avoid contaminated surfaces • Avoid Crowed living conditions( ex. prisons or hospitals)

  11. Secondary Prevention • Visit your doctor for regular check-ups and to diagnose early

  12. Tertiary Prevention • Use a more potent antibiotic to treat • Amputate infected area • Stay away from others

  13. Statistics/Research • Study led by the CDC, October 17, 2007, figures suggest that MRSA infections are responsible for more deaths in the U.S. each year than AIDS. • A 2008 study indicated that MRSA may be a sexually transmitted disease among gay men. • MRSA causes as many as 20% of Staphylococcus aureus infections in populations that use intravenous drugs • MRSA is also becoming a problem in pediatric settings, including hospital nurseries

  14. References • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methicillin-resistant_Staphylococcus_aureus • http://www.link.med.ed.ac.uk/ridu/Mrsa.htm • http://www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/communicable/staphylococcus_aureus/methicillin_resistant/fact_sheet.htm • http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/understanding-mrsa-prevention • http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/ar_MRSA.html • http://www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/communicable/staphylococcus_aureus/methicillin_resistant/fact_sheet.htm

  15. Quiz • Q: What three major groups of people that can catch MRSA? • A: Hospital patients, athletes, children • Q: Name two of the symptoms that a person may get if they are a carrier of MRSA. • A: Redness, swelling, tenderness around infected area • Q: What type of disease is MRSA (chronic infectious or chronic noninfectious)? • A: Chronic Infectious • Q: Can MRSA be cured? • A: Yes!!! It’s a bacteria and it’s curable with potent antibiotics. • Q: What are three ways to prevent the spread of MRSA? • A: Stay away from infected people, wash your hands (keep yourself clean, & strengthen your immune system by exercising regularly and eating a healthy, balanced diet. Do it! 

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