Many people use antibacterial soaps every day, thinking that they will help to kill germs like those that cause MRSA and keep them healthier. However, a University of Michigan public health professor thinks that they might not work any better over regular soaps. On top...
MRSA is a version of staphylococcus aureus bacteria that is resistant to many standard antibiotics. An infection can lead to serious illness, causing the patient to need to be hospitalized, missing valuable time from work, school, or family. Here are some ways...
MRSA is a highly antibiotic-resistant form of staph infection. Left untreated, it can cause infections throughout the body and even lead to death. However, many times it gets misdiagnosed, and doctors prescribe patients medications that will not cure here. Luckily, a new...
In the hospital, doctors tend to be more aware of a patient’s history. This includes their possible risk factors to contagious diseases like MRSA. Besides this, doctors are also aware of which patients are at a higher risk for MRSA: those in long...
Not many people have heard of Methicillan Resistant Staphylococcus Aureaus, or MRSA, by its full name, though they may have heard of a staph infection. MRSA is a member of the staph family, and can be found on the skin and nasal passages of...
MRSA is a major health concern for humans. However, studies are showing that is present in our companion animals as well. This adds a whole new layer to the risk of becoming infected with MRSA. MRSA is responsible for many infections in human healthcare centers....
The latest super bug, MRSA, has been making headlines. Here is a look at exactly what MRSA is. First off, you will probably want to know what MRSA stands for. It is Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus or Multiple Resistance Staphylococcus Aureus. It is often...
