24.Mar.2009 at 24 | David
MRSA – Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Skin infections with MRSA are transmitted by close skin-to-skin contact with an infected person or by contact with objects or surfaces contaminated with MRSA. Most often MRSA infections occur in hospital patients; however, reports of MRSA infections acquired outside of a hospital setting (community-acquired) are becoming more common.
As with ordinary strains of Staphylococcus aureus, some people harbor MRSA on their skin or in their nose without harm, whereas other people may develop infections.
People with an increased risk of developing infection include those with breaks in their skin due to abrasions, cuts, wounds, tattooing, body piercing, or surgical incisions; those with certain types of immune system deficiency, such as low number of white cells in their blood; athletes participating in contact sports; IV drug users; and those living in crowded, unsanitary conditions with poor hygiene (i.e., prisoners). Click Here to read more.
