MRSA
(Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus)
"National Prevalence Study of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
in U.S. Healthcare Facilities" (1)
The Association
for Professionals in Infection and Epidemiology (APIC) conducted a national
MRSA prevalence study. … Data show that 46 out of every 1,000
patientsin the study were either infected or colonized with MRSA. This
rate is between 8 and 11 times greater than previous MRSA estimates.
(1)Source: Association for Professionals in Infection
and Epidemiology (APIC)
What is Staphylococcus Aureus?
Staph (Staphylococcus aureus) is a common bacterium found in the general population.
While living outside of the body, or insulated by mucus membranes, it is essentially
harmless. However, once it penetrates the skin or enters the bloodstream, it can
be to blame for larger, life threatening conditions, such as Toxic Shock Syndrome
(TSS), pneumonia, bone infections (osteomyelitis), mastitis in nursing mothers,
endocarditis (infection of the inside of the heart), and bacteremia (blood infection).
Are there different Types of Staph?
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Staph (Staphylococcus aureus) is the routine strain of bacteria
that has been in existence for as long as we know. Staph is very common and normally
harmless. It is estimated that 35% of the general population carries Staph in their
nasal cavities.
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MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus - also called Hospital
Acquired or HA - MRSA) was first identified in the 1960’s. MRSA is traditionally
confined to healthcare settings and is typified by its resistance to common, penicillin-class
antibiotics. MRSA frequently requires the use of "last resort" antibiotics.
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CA-MRSA (Community Acquired - Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus)
Identified in late 1990’s, CA-MRSA normally entails no prior exposure in a healthcare
setting. CA - MRSA can infect normally healthy people. CA-MRSA Penetrates skin through
open wounds and abrasions. CA-MRSA Evolves rapidly. CA – MRSA can produce the deadly
toxin (panton-Valentine leukocidin) in bones, joints, bloodstream and major organs.
Late progression can be fatal.
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