Avoiding the MRSA "Superbug"
It’s completely common for up to 30% of healthy people to carry the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus, which resides in the human nose.
Normally this bacteria is not harmful, but an antibiotic-resistant form of Staphylococcus aureus has become prevalent – Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). MRSA can cause pneumonia, boils, abscesses, or serious infections and is unfortunately difficult to treat, but not impossible to avoid.
Here are some tips on how to protect yourself and your family:
-Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for a minimum of 15 seconds.
-Don’t share personal items, such as razors or towels.
-Avoid direct contact with infected individuals.
-Notify your doctor if you develop a skin infection or another problem that could signify MRSA.
Information taken from Newswise
Normally this bacteria is not harmful, but an antibiotic-resistant form of Staphylococcus aureus has become prevalent – Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). MRSA can cause pneumonia, boils, abscesses, or serious infections and is unfortunately difficult to treat, but not impossible to avoid.
Here are some tips on how to protect yourself and your family:
-Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for a minimum of 15 seconds.
-Don’t share personal items, such as razors or towels.
-Avoid direct contact with infected individuals.
-Notify your doctor if you develop a skin infection or another problem that could signify MRSA.
Information taken from Newswise
posted by meritech at
2:19 PM
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One area often overlooked in the battle against the transfer of dangerous infectious diseases in medical environments are the ubiquitous keyboards and mice. Standard keyboards and mice can not be disinfected because germs collect around and in seams and under keys. Recently Man & Machine, Inc. released a White Paper titled, “Minimizing Transmission of Infection Disease in Heath Care Environments by Use of Disinfectable PC Keyboards and Mice.” It can be viewed at: http://www.man-machine.com/whitepaper.htm
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