MRSA Articles
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MRSA: A Common Source of Skin Infections - The high incidence of MRSA shows how important it is for doctors to get cultures on all skin infections. This will allow them to prescribe the proper antibiotic so that the MRSA can be treated.
MRSA - What is it? - A MRSA infection is also known as Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or Community-acquired MRSA (CA-MRSA and also Hospital-acquired MRSA (HA-MRSA), which not only define what it is but how it is acquired. MRSA is an infection.
MRSA Treatment Studies - Several studies are being conducted to understand new treatments and better antibiotic options. A study is being conducted nationwide to determine the best treatment for community-acquired MRSA and Temple University Department of Emergency Medicine will participate, according to Medical News Today.
MRSA - the Infection That Never Leaves - Many individuals will tell you that MRSA infections return. Even when treated with antibiotic and seemingly "cured", infections can return later.
MRSA in the Veterinarian Population - A study was done in the Netherlands, the country in Europe with the lowest rate of MRSA. They screened 80 vet students and 99 veterinarians, excluding 27 students that did not have livestock contact.
MRSA in the USA - In the U. S.
MRSA in the Healthcare Field and the Drug of Choice - Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) is a problem that is growing in the healthcare field today. In 1973 MRSA infections only accounted for 2% of all Staphylococcus infections, in 2004 that figure was up to 63%.
MRSA and Your Personal Injury Claim - Unfortunately, not everyone leaves feeling better. Between 1999 and 2003 the number of deaths from MRSA doubled.
More Children Are Being Infected With MRSA - Community-acquired MRSA is a major health problem and can affect entire communities. Often, colonization will lead to infection later on, so doctors watch trends in colonization patients.
Medicare Will No Longer Cover for Your Hospital’s Mistakes - For example, if you are a senior on Medicare, and come down with MRSA during your stay at the hospital for something that is covered by Medicare, there will usually be extra costs incurred for the additional treatment needed. However, this additional cost will not be paid by Medicare.
MRSA and the Risk of Super Bugs - MRSA exists because of evolution. Survival of the fittest allows some bugs to advance, while others go extinct.
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