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MRSA is a bacterial infection that is highly resistant to antibiotics, which may lead to its popularity as a tag. MRSA stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Staphylococcus aureus is the bacteria responsible.

Because MRSA is resistant to antibiotics, it is sometimes referred to as a "superbug."  Although MRSA is antibiotic-resistant, it can usually be treated with vancomycin. Recently, however, some strains of MRSA have developed some resistance to vancomycin, making it even more difficult to treat.

Most MRSA infections arise in hospitals or other health care facilities, but "community-associated" infections have been on the rise and are responsible for serious skin and soft-tissue infections and a serious form of pneumonia.

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  • I feel Like Dancing!! MRSA Infection


    Pop That ZitAuthority Authority: 119
    Photographic catalog showing the progression of a woman’s MRSA infection from December 5, 2011 thru January 9, 2012. Despite being admitted to the hospital fairly quickly, the aggressive antibiotic IV treatments were not working, and she underwent surgery on December 7th. Very well presented chronicle – nice ...
    3 days ago
  • Retail Meat Products Found To Contain High Levels Of MRSA Bacteria


    Health News and ViewsAuthority Authority: 140
    Retail pork products in the United States have a higher prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria (MRSA) than previously identified, according to new research by the University of Iowa College of Public Health and the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy…
    5 days ago
  • Use Of Antimicrobial Scrubs May Reduce Bacterial Burden On Health Care Worker Apparel


    Health News and ViewsAuthority Authority: 140
    The use of antimicrobial impregnated scrubs combined with good hand hygiene is effective in reducing the burden of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) on health care workers’ apparel and may potentially play a role in decreasing the risk of MRSA transmission to patients, according to a new study from ...
    6 days ago
  • Detecting Staph Infections With Mass Spectrometry


    Health News from Medical News TodayAuthority Authority: 682
    Researchers have designed a new laboratory test that can quickly identify the bacterium that causes Staphylococcus aureus infections. The findings have been published in the January issue of the journal Molecular and Cellular Proteomics. The researchers, from the Georgia Institute of Technology and the Centers for ...
    1 week ago
  • Antibiotic Resistance: Why It Matters


    Medical Center of LewisvilleAuthority Authority: 94
    Chances are, you’ve been prescribed an antibiotic at some time during your life. In fact, you might think you should be prescribed antibiotics every time you’re feeling cold or flu symptoms. Antibiotic use is widespread and as a result, infectious organisms have adapted to become more resistant to antibiotics. ...
    1 week ago
  • What lurks beneath


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    Sharing everything from pens to shopping trolleys can help spread potentially dangerous germs
    1 week ago
  • Don’t bug me!


    Womans WorldAuthority Authority: 442
    Bugs and bacteria. We are surrounded by bugs, bacteria and germs. Some are good for us and some not so good. With so many outbreaks of viruses and bacteria related issues in what is supposed to be a clean environment – the hospital this is the last place you would expect to go in for one treatment and come out ...
    1 week ago
  • Natural remedy safety tips for children


    MRSA Treatment - Natural Solutions and Prevention for MRSA and Staph InfectionsAuthority Authority: 94
    Which herbal remedies for MRSA are safe for kids? How should natural methods be adjusted for Staph and MRSA infection in children ? There are hundreds of herbal products and remedies with limited or no safety studies for use with children. And, some herbs and natural products are best avoided for babies and small ...
    2 weeks ago
  • Hospitals report to fight infections


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    Following state law, hospitals in California reported cases of healthcare-associated infections (HAI), including central-line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI), Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and clostridium difficile infections (CDI), according to new data from the California ...
    2 weeks ago

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