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Assuming one already has a diagnosis of a bacterial pneumonia as opposedto viral pneumonia, the MRSA pneumonia is determined by testing, of course for the specific bacteria that is the cause of the pneumonia. MRSA, essentially stands for methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus. The bacteria is present on our skin but can be serious once entered into our bloodstream causing an infection. Most MRSA infections are systemic skin infections that are resistant to the antibiotics: methicillin, amoxicillin and penicillin. They can be treated once it is determined MRSA is present and appropriate treatment determined. MRSA present once inside an internal organ such as the lungs or any internal organ is much more serious and the risk for spreading the infection far greater, such as coughing, making the bacteria airborne in the droplets of the cough. This is one way you can contract MRSA pneumonia. If one has had a recent infection, or weakened immune system or works in a hospital with isolated MRSA patients without taking precautions, can contract a bacterial, staph infection that is antibiotic resistant (MRSA).

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