MRSA

Staphylococcus aureus is the most common cause of skin and soft-tissue

infections, as well as of invasive infections acquired in hospitals.
Staphylococcus aureus is considered an important pathogen for humans, as it
causes various infections, both in the community and in the hospital environment,
this thanks to the various virulence factors it possesses and its ease in acquiring
exogenous elements by horizontal transfer, characteristic that It gives it an ability to
adapt to the environment and a high resistance to antimicrobials.
Clinical manifestations
 chest pain  General disposition

 Cough or shortness of breath  Headache

 Fatigue  Acne

 Fever and chills  Wounds that do not heal

The nosocomial transmission of Staphylococcus aureus methicillin resistant

(MRSA) means longer stay hospital and greater investment of resources. Infections
severe are more common in care units intensive and other high-risk patients with
vulnerable patients, for example, burn care units and cardiothoracic care.

Complications
septic shock, Serious metastatic infections: acute endocarditis, myocarditis,
pericarditis, meningitis, arthritis, osteomyelitis, pneumonia and abscesses.

Risk factor´s

 Current illness  Presence of ulcers or chronic

lesions
 hospital instance with nursing
care  Use of catheters

 Antibiotic treatment

Hospital prevention

 Washing or disinfection of  Isolation of the infected person

hands
 Use of gloves and gowns for
 Cleaning the patient's the care of infected patient
environment

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How an infection is contacted by mrsa

People who have MRSA germs in your skin or have an MRSA infection, can
transmit those germs to others people.

Mrsa infections can be treated

There are antibiotics that can kill MRSA germs

Antibiotics for mrsa

 Linezolid
 Vancomicina

Where does the MRSA come from?

MRSA infections are found in the community as well as in settings

medical care.

The affected area

■ The affected area is usually red, swollen and painful when touched.

■ Pus can drain from the infected area

Colonization

Colonization means that MRSA is present on or in the body without causing

infection or disease

■ People who are colonized or infected can spread MRSA to other people.

■ MRSA infection can spread to other areas of the body.

It is important to go to the doctor in case you suspect having mrsa

To Stop the Propagation of mrsa is important:

■ Keep your hands clean by washing them well and often.

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■ Avoid coming into contact with other people's wounds or anything

contaminated by a wound.

■ Avoid sharing personal items such as razors, towels, brushes

teeth, water bottles and sports equipment that directly touches your body.

■ Take all antibiotics as prescribed.

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 MRSA

1.- what is mrsa?

2.- mention 3 symptoms of msra.

3.- which patients are more likely to acquire the infection?

4.- write 3 risk factors

5.- what is the main prevention measure?

6.- can MRSA infections be treated?

7.- what are the antibiotics for mrsa?

8.- what the nosocomial transmission of Staphylococcus aureus is resistant to?

9.- in which serious infections are more common?

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10.- how is mrsa infection contracted?

11.- Where does the MRSA come from?

12.- What do MRSA infections look like?

13.- What is MRSA colonization?

14.- What should you do if you think you may have MRSA?

15.- What can you do to stop the spread of MRSA?

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