MRSA Superbug Screens Urged For Hospitals
MRSA, or Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus is a bacteria that is ubiquitous in communities throughout the USA. In addition to schools, gyms and stores, it is also in hospitals. Testing everyone who enters the hospital may not be practical. As a matter of fact, patients with MRSA may be in the majority.
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Hand Gels May Not Kill Bacteria?
It should be noted that handgels should not be used to kill MRSA skin infections. These are highly resistant superbugs.
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Hand gels alone may not curb infections
By TIMBERLY ROSS
Doctors and nurses on the go often skip soap and water in favor of an alcohol-based hand gel, thinking the quick-acting goo will kill bacteria on their [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Resistant Superbug even worse than thought
MRSA, or Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus has become a major problem in communities throughout the USA. I usually see 3-4 patients a week with MRSA infections. The patient usually comes in with what they think is a “spider bite” only to be diagnosed with MRSA. Although hundreds have complained of spider bites, only 1 patient had ever seen [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )MRSA superbug infection- affecting communities, schools, hospitals and more.
MRSA, or Methicillin Resistance Staph Aureus has almost become a household name over the last few years. While it used to be confined to prisons and hospitals, this superbug has become a community invader affecting 25-35% of the general population. You read it correctly, 1 out of 3 to 1 out of 4 people [...]
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