There has been extensive media coverage recently about the “superbug” staph infection that is spreading throughout the community, especially in high school locker rooms. This “superbug” is known as methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
Recently this infection has made its way into the community and is now termed “community-based methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus” or CA-MRSA. These infections spread via skin-to-skin contact with someone who has MRSA, especially those who are in close contact with each other like sports teams and in locker rooms.
It can also be spread by touching contaminated surfaces or objects like computers and countertops.
This bacteria most commonly enters the skin through an open wound or burn or any other compromise in the skin, even the mucous membranes. It is not, however, spread through the air like the common cold, unless a person has MRSA pneumonia and is actively coughing.
How do you know if you have a MRSA infection? Most patients complain of a “spider bite” to the skin or a skin eruption that started as a “small pimple.” This skin eruption rapidly increases in size and can form a abscess. This infection can also lead to a more severe condition known as cellulitus or even lymphangitis (red streaking).
Both of these more serious conditions require medical treatment, usually consisting of incision and drainage of the abscess, if possible, hot packs and oral antibiotics.
If your home, office, or school facility has fallen pry to MRSA please contact your local physician for treatment and H2O 911 for the sterilization of the infected area. H2O 911 is highly trained and experienced in the area disinfection and removal such menaces as MRSA/Staph.
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