What is MRSA?

Answer 1

MRSA is Methicillin Resistant Stapholococcus Aureus. This is an infection resistant to most antibiotics. Yes, you should see an infection control specialist as soon as possibe. As far as affecting your future fertility, this could possibly cause scarring in both the uterus and Fallopian Tubes. Prompt treatment will help to prevent this.

AnswerWhat you are referring to is MRSA which stands for methicillin resistant Staph aureus. It is a bacteria rather than a disease which is where much of the confusion and panic seems to originate. Therefore, let me try to put some perspective on what this bacteria is and is not. AnswerMRSA is a bacterial infection that began because of the improper use of antibiotics. When antibiotics are not taken for the full term prescribed, the bacteria that are not killed become a little stronger and more resistant to being killed by that same antibiotic the next time. These bacteria are commonly found in hospital settings, as well as athletic facilities and any other warm moist environments. Your best defense against them is good hygiene-frequent hand washing and bathing. AnswerMRSA can be VERY serious for A LOT of people. It kills a lot of patients each year. It's not just the " Super Bug" that the elderly get anymore. It's EVERYWHERE! You should practice universal precautions. Handwashing, covering your mouth when coughing and sneezing. Direct contact, indirect contact, open wounds, body fluid. MRSA can live on a surface like doors, sinks, bedrails, etc. This bacterial infection can live inside your nose without you ever having any symptoms they call this colonization. Our pet's are able to get this too. Nobody is the exception. Just remember the universal precautions. Be aware of how you care for yourself and others. Research, and be educated.

Answer 2

MRSa (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is an infection caused from a strain of Staphyloccocus aureus bacterium that is resistant to most antibiotics, especially those of the penicillin family (like methicillin, amoxicillin, penicillin, oxacillin), which is why it is so hard to cure. MRSA thrives when the immune system is weakened and is most common and dangerous hospital acquired infections.

At the time of this writing (Sept 2011), MRSA is often effectively treated with Zyvox (linezolid), Cubicin (daptomycin) and a few other new-generation antibiotics.

Answer 3

MRSA stands for (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Superbug) and it is caused by antibiotic resistance.
MRSA is a antibiotic-resistant staph infection. It's been labeled the "flesh-eating" infection because it is so very difficult to treat. Staph lives on the skin as one organism of the natural flora (flora is the normal organisms that live on everyone's skin). But, after surgery, a major wound or a minor cut, a staph infection can begin. Typical antibiotic first-aid creams and normal oral antibiotics don't stop the lower-level staph infection; the organism keeps multiplying. Some people have had to have their feet, then legs, or hands, then arms, amputated in order to stop the infection and save the person's life.

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Answer 4

I was told by my doctor that i got mersa because i was in the hospital for a long period and everyone I came in contact with did not wash their hands.

Not washing hands can cause this infection to spread, as stated above. Another way is if the MRSA bacterium enters your system through an open wound.

Answer 5

MRSA = methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

MRSA is a flesh eating bacteria that is treatment ressistant witch means it can not be treated with medicine and can eat your body and possible die

Answer 6

MRSA stands for methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus and is a bacterial infection (usually of the skin) that is highly resistant to some antibiotics.

Answer 7

MRSA strains are the various kinds of bacteria that have become resistant to some (or all) antibiotics.