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Absolutely. But this is a very vague question. MRSA or methicillin-resistant staphyloccus aureus (MRSA) is indeed serious in and of itself because it is an infection that requires very strong antibiotics and has resistance to the most common, penicillin and its derivatives. However, within this realm of serious infections, there is a large spectrum of illnesses. An uncomplicated cellulitis (skin inifection) is one example of a lesser MRSA infection whereas a case of MRSA septicemia (infection in the blood) is often fatal. Any infection that has strong resistance to commonly used antibiotics is a serious and potentially catastrophic illness, regardless of where the site of infection is. Most often, MRSA is found in repeated infection sites. Hope this helps. Jordan Safirstein, MD www.StopPagingMe.com
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Is mrsa serious when found in the saliva?
MRSA can be in saliva.
Can stress lead to MRSA infections?
Stress won't lead to a MRSA infection.
Can mercers disease be fatal?
MRSA infections are resistant to an antibiotic called methicillin and also to many other types of antibiotics. Resistance means that the bacteria are not killed by the antibiotic. MRSA strains of bacteria are no more aggressive or infectious than other strains of S. aureus. However, infections are much more difficult to treat because many antibiotics do not work. Infections with MRSA can sometimes become more severe than they may otherwise have been if the cause of the MRSA infection is not diagnosed early and antibiotics that are not effective are given at first. In some cases, it can lead to serious health problems such as blood poisoning and infections of the lungs, bones or the heart valve. A small number of people die from the effects of MRSA
What is the more serious kind of staph?
MRSA
Is the bacteria MRSA pathogenic or non pathogenic?
MRSA bacteria are pathogenic, this is the name given to a group of bacteria that belong to the Staphylococcus aureus family of bacteria which have grown resistant to methicillin-type antibiotics. MRSA stands for: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Staphyloccocus aureus bacteria are often carried on people's skin and sometimes in their noses and back of their throats. People carrying the bacteria who are healthy are said to be colonized, but not infected. The bacteria, however, can cause serious infections, such as pneumonia, blood, bone and surgical wound infections, as well as less serious infections such as impetigo, cellulitis and small abscesses or boils under the right conditions.
Is mrsa more contagious than other species of staph?
MRSA is a contagious bacterial infection that spreads through direct skin to skin contact with people, or by touching contaminated surfaces, however MRSA can also move through air. People with active MRSA or Staph infections are more contagious, but even MRSA carriers who are not infected can spread it to others causing infections.
What can mrsa do to you?
MRSA is a serious bacterial infection. In extreme cases it can cause loss of limbs or even death.
What is the best thing to use for infections may be MRSA?
For skin infections, topical Mupirocin. There are special compounds for others.
What actors and actresses appeared in Tackling MRSA and Other Hospital Related Infections - 2009?
The cast of Tackling MRSA and Other Hospital Related Infections - 2009 includes: Georgina Burnett as Herself - Presenter
What can you do to treat mrsa?
Vancomycin is the preferred antibiotic for treating MRSA infections. Other drugs which have treated it effectively include sulfa drugs and tetracyclines.
What infections can you get from riding the public bus?
Flu cold TB Strep MRSA
Does sulfa fight staph infections?
Sulfa drugs are effective against MRSA.
