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the most important message is again kind of back to basics that you should respect skin and soft tissue infections, take care of them, keep them covered. Try not to touch them, and if you do be sure you clean your own hands and don't pass your staph on to somebody else. But more importantly especially in communities where this problem has emerged to make sure that if you see a wound that's getting angry or filling with puss, or the surrounding area is redder and redder or the person has a fever then not to wait and to get to the doctor

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How can methicillin resistant Staph aureus MRSA be treated?

Usually it can be treated with antibiotics.


What is the staph disease by the name of Neursa. My mother-in-law contacted it while in the hospital.?

MRSA - methicillin-resistant staph aureus


How do you get merca?

MRSA is Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, since staph infections are often treated with methicillin the bacteria evolves and builds and immunity to it.


What does MRSA stand for?

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). Many people mistakenly call it "mersa" but the name is the acronym MRSA.Methicillin is a type of antibiotic---a super strong antibiotic.Resistant means the bacteria (Staph) has developed ways to fight the antibiotic, or "resist" it.Staphylococcus Aureus is the scientific and medical name for the kind of bacteria, often simply referred to as Staph or Staph A.


Can lincomycin substitute vancomycin in treating staph infection?

Lincomycin can be an alternative to vancomycin for treating certain staph infections, particularly those caused by methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA). However, it is not effective against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The choice between these antibiotics depends on the specific strain of Staphylococcus and its susceptibility to the drugs. Therefore, susceptibility testing is crucial to determine the most appropriate treatment.


Is MRSA different that staph aureus?

Yes, MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) is a specific strain of Staphylococcus aureus that has developed resistance to methicillin and other antibiotics. While all MRSA is Staphylococcus aureus, not all Staphylococcus aureus is MRSA. This resistance makes MRSA infections more challenging to treat compared to non-resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus.


Can cephalexon treat staph infection?

Cephalexin is a type of antibiotic that belongs to the cephalosporin class and can be effective in treating certain staph infections, particularly those caused by methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA). However, it is not effective against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). It's important to consult a healthcare professional for appropriate diagnosis and treatment options, as the choice of antibiotic may depend on the specific strain and site of infection.


Can MRSA be found in your lungs?

MRSA In the LungsYes, MRSA, (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), which is caused by the Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, more commonly called "staph," can be found in the lungs and can cause serious, and even fatal, pneumonia.


How did mrsa get its name?

MRSA stands for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus. The name reflects its resistance to methicillin, an antibiotic commonly used to treat staph infections. The bacteria Staphylococcus aureus was first identified in the 1880s, but MRSA specifically emerged in the late 20th century as a result of antibiotic overuse and misuse, leading to strains that could resist methicillin and other beta-lactam antibiotics.


What is mercer infection cure?

You are probably referring to methicillin resistant Staph aureus (MRSA) infection - an infection that is caused by the bacteria, Staph aureus, that has become resistant to most antibiotics. Yes I am but I asked what is it to define it mercer dease


Does neosporin ointment work on staph infection?

Neosporin can be effective against staph. It is able to kill Staphylococcus aureus (methicillin-sensitive strains, MSSA), Staphylococcus epidermidis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterobacter aerogenes, Escherichia coli, Streptococcus pyogenes Anaerobic streptococcus. Neosporin is not able to kill certain strains of Staphylococcus aureus such as strains with methicillin-resistance (MRSA). For anything other than a minor wound, you should consult with your doctor. Neosporin is better at preventing a staph infection than curing it. If you have an active, infected wound putting neosporin (or any similar product) can actually be counter-productive, since it prevents the area from draining. Staph is very serious, and by the time you know you have a staph infection, it may be too late for neosporin alone to be effective.


What dose MRSA stand for?

MRSA is metycilin resistent staphylococcus aureus, meaning that the bacteria SA is resistant to the antibiotic metycilin(I think I wrote the name correct) MRSA is Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus . It is a bacterial infection caused by a strain of Staph aureus which are resistant to most antibiotics and thus difficult to eradicate. It emerged in 1961 after Methicillin was used to treat this infection. It is now one of the most common Hospital acquired infections.