MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) is a type of Staphylococcus bacteria that is found on the skin and the nose which is resistant to antibiotics. The causes of MRSA symptoms itself depending on which part you are infected. Mostly, due to a mild infection of the skin. But it could also be caused due to a serious skin infection or wound infection after surgery. Usually characterized by swelling of the infected skin, a red bump and sometimes ooze pus.
During an infection caused by MRSA are not serious, it can be cured. Many health experts are reminiscent of the spread of MRSA bacteria. Since it is very difficult to cure, known as the super bug MRSA.
Staph bacteria usually perched on the healthy nose and skin for adults without infection. However, staph can be a problem when trying to enter the body through wounds and cause infection. Staph is one of the most frequent cause of the infection of the skin, especially in the United States. Typically, small wounds inflicted and require no special care. But if left unchecked, staph can become serious problems such as severe infection or injury phenumonia.
Staph can usually be cured with antibiotics. But for more than a decade, several types of staph, like MRSA, become resistant to antibiotics that once destroyed it. MRSA was first destroyed in 1961. And now resistant to methicillin, amoxicillin, penicillin, oxacillin, and a wide range of antibiotics.
While some other antibiotics still work, MRSA is gradually adapt. Researchers currently are developing a more powerful antibiotics to banish MRSA.
MRSA Treatments
MRSA is spread through contact. So, you can only catch MRSA by touching someone who has been infected. Or you can get when it hits something that contained the bacteria MRSA.
But recently discovered one of the treatments that can counteract MRSA. Essential oils are commonly used as an aroma therapy was found to kill MRSA bacteria.
MRSA usually infects a person who has a weak immune system and the people who live in the hospital, home care and some health points. So far, the deaths caused by MRSA virus are still high.
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MRSA Prevention
Ways to prevent the spread of MRSA in home:
- Clean commonly touched surfaces and other areas (doorknobs, light switches, etc.) with disinfectant frequently.
- If the drainage of body fluids such as wound up on the surface, the surface is clean and disinfect properly.
- Do not share towels, razors, toothbrushes, or other personal items.
- Change your linens frequently, especially if you have a wound.
- When taking dirty clothes or clothes, kept away from your body to prevent MRSA germs into your clothes.
- If linen or clothing contaminated with body fluids such as wound drainage, wash their clothes separately from the rest of the family.
- Use hot water and bleach for washing. Using a hot dryer can also help kill bacteria.
- Separate Contaminated trash, such as bandages and tissues, can be separate from your regular trash.
- To prevent other people to come and contact with this garbage, make sure it is in a plastic bag and tied securely.
Ways to prevent the spread of MRSA in the community:
- People with active MRSA infections should stay home until they are able to completely cover the drainage with bandages.
- If you must leave your home close all open wounds with clean, dry bandages. If possible keep bandages covered with clothing.
- Wash your hands with alcohol hand sanitizer so you can clean your hands if the water is not available.
- Do not work in a public gym.
- School children should not take part in contact sports. Sweating can cause a bandage to longga and cause skin-skin contact or skin-to-contact equipment so that the bacteria spread ..
- Do not use a public sauna, hot tub or pool.
- Avoid personal care services (hair, manicure, massage) where you can spread the infection to others until your wound has healed.
