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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, is a bacteria strain responsible for a variety of difficult to treat infections.

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What is septi in the adnexum?

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"Septi in the adnexum" does not appear to be a recognized term in medical or anatomical terminology. It is possible that there may be a typographical error or misunderstanding in the phrasing of the question. Can you please provide more context or clarify your inquiry?

Will erythromycin help for MRSA?

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Azithromycin is generally not used for the treatment of MRSA.

Will you get better if MRSA gets in blood?

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can you get mrsa from a blood transfusion

How come most don't catch MRSA?

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It is USUALLY spread in hospitals because healthcare professionals are not washing their hands or stethoscopes between patients. However keep in mind that MRSA is a naturally occurring bacteria and can be found in many environments.

What is the best drug to kill MRSA?

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According to the Mayo Clinics website Vancomycin is a common drug used to treat MRSA. There are different strains of MRSA. Your doctor would choose the antibiotic that has been most effective to treat the specific strain.

What can you do to treat mrsa?

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Vancomycin is the preferred antibiotic for treating MRSA infections. Other drugs which have treated it effectively include sulfa drugs and tetracyclines.

What percentage of people are infected with MRSA within two day of arrival in hospital?

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About 5-10% of patients admitted to acute care hospitals and long-term care facilities in the United States develop a hospital-acquired, or nosocomial, infection, with an annual total of more than one million people.

Why is MRSA methacillian resistant?

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MRSA is hard to treat because it's resistant to some commonly used antibiotics.

Is MRSA viral or bacterial?

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MRSA is a form of staph. Staph is bacterial

Can MRSA or Staph affect sperm count?

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Only if the MRSA is present in the semen due to an infection of the penis or urethra.

How can MRSA be controlled?

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Use of scrupulous hygiene, of medical staff and patients, handwashing,sanitizing rooms between patients, disposable gloves, and strict instructions to visitors. This would not get rid of the problem but may be able to control it in each institution.

Can MRSA be transmitted by sharing food?

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If you do not use proper hand washing and food safety techniques, any sort of bacteria can be spread.

Should you pop MRSA?

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Yes you should find out.

Can respiratory MRSA harm an unborn fetus?

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Well i have MRSA on my skin and i got pregnant and they said it would not hurt the baby so i can only tell you that ,i am not sure about respiratory MRSA.